Locke
boy name#2183 in 2025Locke entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #1959 in 2016, ranks #2183 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1916–2025
#2183
rank today
#1959
peak (2016)
65
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3897 |
| 1920s | #3868 |
| 1930s | #4001 |
| 1940s | #2774 |
| 1950s | #3683 |
| 1960s | #3992 |
| 1980s | #6164 |
| 1990s | #8521 |
| 2000s | #7054 |
| 2010s | #2637 |
| 2020s | #2341 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Locke has been most popular in CA, TX, UT.
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Locke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Locke is a kid of about 9 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Locke in 2025?
- Locke ranks #2183 among US boy names in 2025, with 65 babies given the name.
- When was the name Locke most popular?
- Locke peaked in 2016, reaching #1959 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Locke with classmates?
- Locke will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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