gender neutral
Luke
light-giving, bringer of light
About Luke
Luke achieves the remarkable feat of being simultaneously classic and contemporary, familiar yet never boring. This four-letter powerhouse has endured across generations precisely because it works—simple pronunciation, straightforward spelling, and universal recognition make it practically foolproof. Luke carries a friendly warmth that makes it immediately approachable while maintaining enough substance to be taken seriously in professional contexts. The name has literary and historical significance that adds depth without baggage. Parents appreciate its versatility—Luke fits any personality type, any family background, any life path. It pairs beautifully with virtually any middle name and surname combination. Luke suggests someone reliable and genuine, with the quiet confidence that comes from not needing to prove anything. The name never draws negative reactions, never requires explanation, never causes difficulty. For families seeking a safe choice that remains genuinely excellent rather than merely acceptable, Luke represents naming wisdom.
Popularity of the Name Luke
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #256 | ||||
| 1881 | #241 | ||||
| 1882 | #259 | ||||
| 1883 | #270 | ||||
| 1884 | #275 | ||||
| 1885 | #234 | ||||
| 1886 | #241 | ||||
| 1887 | #236 | ||||
| 1888 | #268 | ||||
| 1889 | #245 | ||||
| 1890 | #269 | ||||
| 1891 | #362 | ||||
| 1892 | #282 | ||||
| 1893 | #255 | ||||
| 1894 | #313 | ||||
| 1895 | #248 | ||||
| 1896 | #274 | ||||
| 1897 | #264 | ||||
| 1898 | #314 | ||||
| 1899 | #296 | ||||
| 1900 | #243 | ||||
| 1901 | #287 | ||||
| 1902 | #301 | ||||
| 1903 | #274 | ||||
| 1904 | #317 | ||||
| 1905 | #271 | ||||
| 1906 | #261 | ||||
| 1907 | #320 | ||||
| 1908 | #304 | ||||
| 1909 | #306 | ||||
| 1910 | #294 | ||||
| 1911 | #351 | ||||
| 1912 | #429 | ||||
| 1913 | #403 | ||||
| 1914 | #366 | ||||
| 1915 | #432 | ||||
| 1916 | #412 | ||||
| 1917 | #444 | ||||
| 1918 | #447 | ||||
| 1919 | #460 | ||||
| 1920 | #472 | ||||
| 1921 | #479 | ||||
| 1922 | #441 | ||||
| 1923 | #451 | ||||
| 1924 | #425 | ||||
| 1925 | #470 | ||||
| 1926 | #472 | ||||
| 1927 | #481 | ||||
| 1928 | #496 | ||||
| 1929 | #475 | ||||
| 1930 | #503 | ||||
| 1931 | #475 | ||||
| 1932 | #438 | ||||
| 1933 | #547 | ||||
| 1934 | #533 | ||||
| 1935 | #526 | ||||
| 1936 | #532 | ||||
| 1937 | #547 | ||||
| 1938 | #524 | ||||
| 1939 | #533 | ||||
| 1940 | #548 | ||||
| 1941 | #540 | ||||
| 1942 | #601 | ||||
| 1943 | #566 | ||||
| 1944 | #562 | ||||
| 1945 | #557 | ||||
| 1946 | #564 | ||||
| 1947 | #550 | ||||
| 1948 | #532 | ||||
| 1949 | #533 | ||||
| 1950 | #515 | ||||
| 1951 | #527 | ||||
| 1952 | #556 | ||||
| 1953 | #543 | ||||
| 1954 | #518 | ||||
| 1955 | #499 | ||||
| 1956 | #485 | ||||
| 1957 | #451 | ||||
| 1958 | #429 | ||||
| 1959 | #425 | ||||
| 1960 | #384 | #191 | |||
| 1961 | #393 | #179 | |||
| 1962 | #392 | #181 | |||
| 1963 | #387 | #248 | |||
| 1964 | #374 | #195 | #108 | ||
| 1965 | #392 | #211 | #114 | ||
| 1966 | #398 | #167 | #129 | ||
| 1967 | #409 | #190 | #130 | ||
| 1968 | #396 | #194 | #132 | ||
| 1969 | #367 | #199 | #137 | ||
| 1970 | #351 | #198 | #141 | ||
| 1971 | #348 | #174 | #133 | ||
| 1972 | #319 | #184 | #131 | ||
| 1973 | #285 | #145 | #133 | ||
| 1974 | #265 | #145 | #125 | ||
| 1975 | #256 | #137 | #130 | ||
| 1976 | #223 | #121 | #124 | ||
| 1977 | #190 | #110 | #133 | ||
| 1978 | #139 | #61 | #123 | ||
| 1979 | #110 | #30 | #112 | ||
| 1980 | #97 | #22 | #107 | ||
| 1981 | #100 | #25 | #110 | ||
| 1982 | #119 | #26 | #98 | ||
| 1983 | #105 | #25 | #113 | ||
| 1984 | #110 | #30 | #90 | ||
| 1985 | #106 | #26 | #99 | ||
| 1986 | #106 | #32 | #83 | ||
| 1987 | #111 | #24 | #72 | ||
| 1988 | #119 | #28 | #57 | ||
| 1989 | #121 | #27 | #62 | ||
| 1990 | #118 | #25 | #58 | ||
| 1991 | #113 | #18 | #51 | #105 | |
| 1992 | #93 | #18 | #41 | #86 | |
| 1993 | #87 | #16 | #31 | #86 | |
| 1994 | #91 | #17 | #27 | #88 | |
| 1995 | #82 | #16 | #18 | #86 | |
| 1996 | #75 | #18 | #18 | #80 | |
| 1997 | #78 | #12 | #18 | #19 | #76 |
| 1998 | #75 | #15 | #20 | #15 | #85 |
| 1999 | #67 | #13 | #20 | #14 | #80 |
| 2000 | #59 | #13 | #18 | #8 | #70 |
| 2001 | #50 | #11 | #17 | #9 | #74 |
| 2002 | #46 | #14 | #20 | #10 | #64 |
| 2003 | #46 | #14 | #15 | #11 | #70 |
| 2004 | #41 | #15 | #19 | #8 | #65 |
| 2005 | #41 | #16 | #16 | #8 | #59 |
| 2006 | #43 | #17 | #15 | #7 | #56 |
| 2007 | #46 | #23 | #14 | #8 | #63 |
| 2008 | #43 | #27 | #18 | #9 | #59 |
| 2009 | #47 | #35 | #28 | #9 | #61 |
| 2010 | #41 | #37 | #24 | #9 | #55 |
| 2011 | #39 | #41 | #26 | #12 | #53 |
| 2012 | #37 | #43 | #37 | #11 | #51 |
| 2013 | #34 | #44 | #31 | #13 | #52 |
| 2014 | #28 | #43 | #36 | #7 | #43 |
| 2015 | #28 | #49 | #36 | #10 | #46 |
| 2016 | #29 | #52 | #34 | #10 | #48 |
| 2017 | #30 | #66 | #33 | #7 | #49 |
| 2018 | #30 | #83 | #45 | #8 | #52 |
| 2019 | #32 | #89 | #49 | #12 | #53 |
| 2020 | #31 | #86 | #38 | #17 | #44 |
| 2021 | #32 | #98 | #63 | #18 | #62 |
| 2022 | #34 | #96 | #39 | #21 | #44 |
| 2023 | #31 | #106 | #38 | #20 | #47 |
| 2024 | #34 | #113 | #41 | #18 | #39 |
| 2025 | #33 | #122 | #46 | #25 | #45 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Luke
Names Similar to Luke
Nicknames for Luke
- Lu
- Lukey
- Lucky
- Lou
Famous People Named Luke
| Luke Skywalker | Fictional character from Star Wars |
| Luke Perry | American actor |
| Luke Wilson | American actor |
| Luke Hemmings | Australian musician - 5 Seconds of Summer |
| Luke Evans | Welsh actor |
| Luke Combs | American country singer |
| Luke Bryan | American country singer |
| Luke Kuechly | American football player |
| Luke Rockhold | American mixed martial artist |
| Luke Donald | English professional golfer |
| Luke Walton | American basketball coach |
| Luke Youngblood | English actor |
| Luke Pasqualino | English actor |
| Luke Roberts | British actor |
| Luke Kirby | Canadian actor |
| Luke Russert | American television personality |
| Luke Macfarlane | Canadian actor |
| Luke Ford | Australian actor |
| Luke James | American singer-songwriter |
| Luke Mitchell | Australian actor |
Characters Named Luke
| Luke Cage | Marvel Comics character |
| Luke Dunphy | Modern Family |
| Luke Danes | Gilmore Girls |
| Luke Hobbs | Fast & Furious franchise |
| Luke Ross | Jessie |
| Luke Triton | Professor Layton series |
| Luke Castellan | Percy Jackson & The Olympians series |
| Luke Garroway | The Mortal Instruments series |
| Luke Gallagher | Gallagher Girls series |
| Luke Rossiter | The Mysterious Benedict Society |
| Luke Snyder | As the World Turns |
| Luke Wilson | Roadies |
| Luke Duke | The Dukes of Hazzard |
| Luke Fon Fabre | Tales of the Abyss |
| Luke Smith | The Sarah Jane Adventures |
| Luke Skywalker | Star Wars Legends |
| Luke McNamara | The Skulls |