Luke

Boys

Best rank #38 (2014) · ranked in 18 years

Ranked in 18 years, Luke reached its best position of #38 in 2014.

It climbed from #64 in 2008 to #48 in 2025.

As of the latest count (2025), Luke sits at #48.

In 2014, 10,536 babies were given the name Luke.

Luke was most popular around 2014, making it characteristic of the 2010s generation.

Rank by year

11020200820172025
  1. 2025486,957
  2. 2024497,069
  3. 2023477,251
  4. 2022477,400
  5. 2021497,718
  6. 2020487,790
  7. 2019448,452
  8. 2018458,633
  9. 2017439,230
  10. 20164310,012
  11. 20153910,302
  12. 20143810,536
  13. 2013449,593
  14. 2012519,030
  15. 2011578,714
  16. 2010588,856
  17. 2009668,625
  18. 2008649,435

Similar names

If Luke is on your shortlist, Liam, Logan, Lucas are worth a look too, given the similar sound and comparable popularity trends.

Frequently asked questions

Is Luke a popular name?
Luke reached a best rank of #38 in 2014 and has charted in 18 years.
Where does Luke rank now?
In the most recent data (2025), Luke ranks #48.
Is Luke a boy or girl name?
It is recorded primarily as a boys' name.
When was Luke most popular?
Luke peaked around 2014.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) - Popular Baby Names (national)