Deluca
2025 SSA
About Deluca
Deluca is primarily a surname of Italian origin meaning 'of Lucas' or 'son of Luca.' In recent years, it has emerged as an uncommon but distinctive first name for boys, reflecting the trend of using traditional surnames as given names. The name carries a strong, masculine sound while maintaining Italian sophistication. Its popularity may have been influenced by characters in popular culture, such as Dr. Andrew DeLuca from the television series Grey's Anatomy. Deluca projects strength and refinement with its balanced combination of soft and harder consonants. For families with Italian heritage, it can serve as a connection to ancestral roots while offering a less common alternative to the more widely used Luca.
Pronounced duh-LOO-ka.
As of October 2026, Deluca ranked #5921 for boys in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2548 for boys in 2023.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | #4,016 | 26 | 14.3 |
| 2019 | #4,137 | 25 | 13.9 |
| 2020 | #3,438 | 32 | 18.5 |
| 2021 | #2,873 | 43 | 24.6 |
| 2022 | #2,799 | 46 | 26.3 |
| 2023 | #2,548 | 52 | 30.4 |
| 2024 | #3,806 | 29 | 16.8 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |