Luke
Luke first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2014, when 10,523 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 6,948.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Luke popular?
Steady Luke has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
| 2020s | 44,149 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 93,274 | |
| 2000s | 90,506 | |
| 1990s | 44,434 | |
| 1980s | 27,044 | |
| 1970s | 10,283 | |
| 1960s | 4,071 | |
| 1950s | 2,308 | |
| 1940s | 1,298 | |
| 1930s | 1,269 | |
| 1920s | 1,699 | |
| 1910s | 1,343 | |
| 1900s | 498 | |
| 1890s | 402 | |
| 1880s | 442 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Luke mean?
Luke is the English form of the Greek Loukas, “from Lucania,” a region of southern Italy. Luke the Evangelist, a physician, wrote the third Gospel and the Book of Acts.
Variants & spellings
- Luc
- Lukas
- Luca
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke means From Lucania; light. Luke is the English form of the Greek Loukas, “from Lucania,” a region of southern Italy. Luke the Evangelist, a physician, wrote the third Gospel and the Book of Acts.
What is the origin of the name Luke?
Luke is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Luke?
Luke is pronounced “LOOK.”
Is Luke a boy or a girl name?
Luke is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Luke a popular name right now?
Luke has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2014.
How popular is the name Luke?
In 2025, Luke ranked #33 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Luke most popular?
Luke was most popular in 2014, when about 10,523 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Luke?
Names similar to Luke include Lucas, Mark, John, Silas.
What names go well with Luke?
Greek names that pair well with Luke include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.