How Many People Are Named Luke?

316,587

people in the United States are named Luke

1 in 1,058 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#242

⭐ Uncommon

Population Percentage

0.0945%

Of US population

Peak Year

2014

10,534 births

Trend

Declining

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English, Biblical
Pronunciation: LOOK (English)
Gender: Primarily Male

Meaning:

English form of the Greek name Λουκας (Loukas) which meant "from Lucania", Lucania being a region in southern Italy (of uncertain meaning). Luke was a doctor who travelled in the company of the apostle Paul. According to tradition, he was the author of the third gospel and Acts in the New Testament. He was probably of Greek ethnicity. He is considered a saint by many Christian denominations.... [more]

⚧ Gender Distribution

Female
0.2%
Male
99.8%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 21.1 years old

Young (<30) 251,334
79.4%
Adult (30–60) 54,307
17.2%
Senior (>60) 10,946
3.5%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 30,381
Texas 27,928
Pennsylvania 15,947
New York 15,747
Ohio 14,429
Florida 13,374
Illinois 13,078
Michigan 11,193
North Carolina 9,614
Georgia 8,519

💡 Fun Facts About "Luke"

  • 7,046 babies were named Luke in 2024
  • Most popular in the year 2014
  • Currently declining in popularity
  • First recorded in 1880
  • Most popular in California

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