Luke
Luke is of Greek origin, derived from 'Loukas' meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light-giving'. It has strong biblical associations as the name of one of the four Gospel writers in the New Testament.
Current Popularity
#34 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Easy to spell and pronounce in most languages
- •Short and sweet with no common nickname variations needed
- •Strong pop culture connection to Star Wars
- •Works well across multiple cultures and languages
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Statistics
316,031
Total births since 1880
2014
Peak year
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