Luke
boy name#33 in 2025Luke entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #28 in 2014, ranks #33 today — a steady, dependable choice.
Popularity 1880–2025
#33
rank today
#28
peak (2014)
6,948
babies in 2025
stable
a steady, dependable choice
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #249 |
| 1890s | #285 |
| 1900s | #287 |
| 1910s | #403 |
| 1920s | #465 |
| 1930s | #514 |
| 1940s | #553 |
| 1950s | #495 |
| 1960s | #389 |
| 1970s | #249 |
| 1980s | #109 |
| 1990s | #88 |
| 2000s | #46 |
| 2010s | #33 |
| 2020s | #33 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Luke has been most popular in TX, CA, FL.
Living bearers
About 310,000 people named Luke are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luke alive today was born around 2007, making them about 18 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Luke in 2025?
- Luke ranks #33 among US boy names in 2025, with 6,948 babies given the name.
- When was the name Luke most popular?
- Luke peaked in 2014, reaching #28 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Luke with classmates?
- Roughly 1 in 10 classrooms will have a Luke.
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