Luken Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLOO-ken / ˈluː.kənLatin; English
Meaning
from Lucanus (Latin); light (English)
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Luken has Latin roots, derived from 'Lucanus', which refers to someone from Lucania, a region in Italy. In English contexts, it is often associated with the meaning 'light', linking it to names like Luke.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Luken
- Luca
- Luke
International Variants
- Luca (Italian)
- Luc (French)
- Lucas (Spanish)
Famous people named Luken
Luken Baker — professional baseball player.
Fictional characters named Luken
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Luken was first seen in the United States in 1999. Luken has ranked as high as #1356 nationally, which occurred in 2009, and has been most popular in California. In the past 5 years the name Luken has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Luken (2015)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2001 | 5 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 7 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 16 |
| 2009 | 22 |
| 2010 | 14 |
| 2011 | 11 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 10 |
| 2014 | 11 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 20 |
| 2017 | 15 |
| 2018 | 19 |
| 2019 | 15 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 |
| 2023 | 9 |
| 2024 | 13 |