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
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 21.1 years old
📈 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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