Luke
Peaked at #28 nationally in 2014, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Luke has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Luke — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3476
in 1984
Current rank
#12883
in 2024
Years tracked
49
1970–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1970, Luke reached its peak popularity for girls in 1984, ranking #3476 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #8770 (2014) to #12883 (2024) — a 32% drop.
As of 2024, Luke ranks #12883 nationally for girls, with 7 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #12,883 | 7 |
| 2022 | #13,040 | 7 |
| 2021 | #12,971 | 7 |
| 2020 | #14,429 | 6 |
| 2019 | #10,180 | 10 |
| 2018 | #11,079 | 9 |
| 2017 | #15,209 | 6 |
| 2016 | #9,811 | 11 |
Luke — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#28
in 2014
Current rank
#34
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1880, Luke reached its peak popularity for boys in 2014, ranking #28 nationally with 10,521 babies given the name that year.
As of 2024, Luke ranks #34 nationally for boys, with 7,039 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #34 | 7,039 |
| 2023 | #31 | 7,244 |
| 2022 | #34 | 7,389 |
| 2021 | #32 | 7,708 |
| 2020 | #31 | 7,782 |
| 2019 | #32 | 8,440 |
| 2018 | #30 | 8,624 |
| 2017 | #30 | 9,223 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Luke most popular?
Luke was most popular in 2014, when it ranked #28 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luke becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luke?
At least 316,587 babies have been recorded with the name Luke in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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