Luke Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOO-k / luːkLatin; Greek
Meaning
Latin: 'from Lucania'; Greek: 'bringer of light'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Luke has roots in both Latin and Greek, often associated with the meaning of light. It has been a popular name in Christian tradition, primarily due to Saint Luke, one of the authors of the New Testament. The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, contributing to its enduring popularity. In modern times, Luke remains a common name in many English-speaking countries.
Trend Summary
Luke has consistently ranked among the top names for boys in the United States over the past few decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Luc
- Lucas
- Luca
International Variants
- Luc (French)
- Luca (Italian)
- Lukas (German)
- Lukáš (Czech)
- Luca (Spanish)
Famous people named Luke
Luke Skywalker is a fictional character in the Star Wars franchise, known as a Jedi Knight and central hero.
Luke Bryan is an American country music singer and songwriter, recognized for his chart-topping hits.
Luke Perry was an American actor, best known for his role as Dylan McKay on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210.
Luke Hemsworth is an Australian actor, known for his roles in the television series Westworld and the film Thor.
Fictional characters named Luke
Luke Cage is a Marvel Comics superhero known for his superhuman strength and bulletproof skin.
Luke Danes is a character in the television series Gilmore Girls, known for being the owner of the local diner.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Luke was first seen in the United States in 1880. Luke has ranked as high as #36 nationally, which occurred in 2014, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Pennsylvania, New York, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name Luke has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Luke (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 877 | |
CA | 787 | |
FL | 463 | |
NY | 301 | |
PA | 283 | |
OH | 269 | |
NC | 266 | |
VA | 217 | |
GA | 212 | |
MI | 203 | |
IL | 189 | |
TN | 188 | |
AZ | 152 | |
IN | 144 | |
MA | 141 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 43 |
1881 | 42 |
1882 | 44 |
1883 | 38 |
1884 | 39 |
1885 | 50 |
1886 | 50 |
1887 | 47 |
1888 | 45 |
1889 | 44 |
1890 | 42 |
1891 | 23 |
1892 | 42 |
1893 | 48 |
1894 | 32 |
1895 | 53 |
1896 | 45 |
1897 | 44 |
1898 | 38 |
1899 | 35 |
1900 | 70 |
1901 | 37 |
1902 | 41 |
1903 | 46 |
1904 | 40 |
1905 | 53 |
1906 | 57 |
1907 | 45 |
1908 | 52 |
1909 | 57 |
1910 | 71 |
1911 | 62 |
1912 | 83 |
1913 | 115 |
1914 | 168 |
1915 | 157 |
1916 | 183 |
1917 | 163 |
1918 | 176 |
1919 | 165 |
1920 | 166 |
1921 | 165 |
1922 | 190 |
1923 | 185 |
1924 | 206 |
1925 | 165 |
1926 | 162 |
1927 | 158 |
1928 | 149 |
1929 | 153 |
1930 | 141 |
1931 | 142 |
1932 | 165 |
1933 | 110 |
1934 | 122 |
1935 | 121 |
1936 | 116 |
1937 | 113 |
1938 | 123 |
1939 | 116 |
1940 | 116 |
1941 | 121 |
1942 | 110 |
1943 | 126 |
1944 | 117 |
1945 | 117 |
1946 | 130 |
1947 | 151 |
1948 | 155 |
1949 | 155 |
1950 | 170 |
1951 | 169 |
1952 | 158 |
1953 | 169 |
1954 | 197 |
1955 | 219 |
1956 | 245 |
1957 | 291 |
1958 | 337 |
1959 | 353 |
1960 | 424 |
1961 | 415 |
1962 | 426 |
1963 | 422 |
1964 | 445 |
1965 | 400 |
1966 | 355 |
1967 | 346 |
1968 | 387 |
1969 | 452 |
1970 | 535 |
1971 | 530 |
1972 | 575 |
1973 | 633 |
1974 | 725 |
1975 | 778 |
1976 | 913 |
1977 | 1,242 |
1978 | 1,882 |
1979 | 2,471 |
1980 | 3,111 |
1981 | 3,015 |
1982 | 2,478 |
1983 | 2,655 |
1984 | 2,473 |
1985 | 2,741 |
1986 | 2,654 |
1987 | 2,593 |
1988 | 2,620 |
1989 | 2,712 |
1990 | 2,884 |
1991 | 3,013 |
1992 | 4,066 |
1993 | 4,358 |
1994 | 4,095 |
1995 | 4,629 |
1996 | 5,017 |
1997 | 4,953 |
1998 | 5,284 |
1999 | 6,137 |
2000 | 7,149 |
2001 | 8,008 |
2002 | 8,692 |
2003 | 9,304 |
2004 | 9,597 |
2005 | 10,011 |
2006 | 10,087 |
2007 | 9,608 |
2008 | 9,423 |
2009 | 8,624 |
2010 | 8,849 |
2011 | 8,706 |
2012 | 9,022 |
2013 | 9,587 |
2014 | 10,521 |
2015 | 10,292 |
2016 | 9,999 |
2017 | 9,223 |
2018 | 8,624 |
2019 | 8,440 |
2020 | 7,782 |
2021 | 7,708 |
2022 | 7,389 |
2023 | 7,244 |
2024 | 7,039 |