Luke

Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
316,587 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2014 Peak Popularity Year
10,534 Peak Births

Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Luke has Greek origins, meaning 'bringer of light'. It evolved from Loukas in Greek to Lucas in Latin, and finally to Luke in English. It is associated with positive traits such as intelligence and creativity, and holds significant biblical relevance as the name of an Evangelist.

Etymology & Cultural Background

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Pronunciation

/luːk/

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Origin

Greek

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Etymology

The name Luke is derived from the Latin 'Lucas', which is derived from the Greek 'Loukas', meaning 'from Lucania', a region in Southern Italy.

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Meaning

bringer of light

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Language Evolution

Loukas (Greek), Lucas (Latin), Luke (English)

Biblical Background

Luke is a significant name in the Christian tradition, associated with one of the four Evangelists who authored the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

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Historical Usage

The name Luke has been used since the early Christian period and gained popularity in the medieval period due to the veneration of Saint Luke.

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Variants & Derivatives

Lucas, Luc, Luca, Luuk

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Luke is a popular name in many English-speaking countries and is often associated with intelligence and creativity.

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Famous People

Luke Skywalker (fictional character), Luke Bryan (country musician), Luke Perry (actor)

📊 Trend Analysis

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Girl Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable
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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Declining
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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Key Insights

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Popularity Trend

Highly Popular name with 10,534 peak births in 2014

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 51 US states, with strongest presence in Alaska

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 11 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Alternative Spellings & Similar Sounds (1 Variations)

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Historical Birth Statistics

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History

Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) Boy 422nd of 7545 3,168
Silent Generation (1928-1945) Boy 533rd of 6773 2,278
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 459th of 7552 5,031
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 238th of 10718 15,335
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 101st of 16616 52,003
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 50th of 24088 133,454
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 29th of 23106 103,848
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 8445th of 19264 67
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5857th of 27321 221
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 9219th of 35406 179
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 11855th of 30306 89

Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
45.06%
638th/1416
27.19%
375th/1379
15.13%
358th/2366
85.99%
982nd/1142
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
42.82%
662nd/1546
25.58%
398th/1556
20.53%
483rd/2353
67.23%
1040th/1547
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
18.50%
412th/2227
13.70%
333rd/2430
18.58%
530th/2853
19.21%
533rd/2775
Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
6.06%
178th/2937
6.09%
212th/3483
10.20%
359th/3518
5.74%
232nd/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
1.95%
72nd/3685
2.06%
92nd/4475
2.64%
137th/5194
2.03%
128th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
0.92%
42nd/4582
0.85%
44th/5164
0.68%
50th/7313
0.84%
63rd/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
0.80%
32nd/3984
0.85%
38th/4487
0.31%
21st/6822
0.51%
32nd/6276

Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
- - - -
Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
- - - -
Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
- - - -
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
- - - 93.73%
5921st/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
- - 66.44%
4859th/7313
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
- - - -

State-by-State Popularity

This map shows relative popularity across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States

This name shows strongest popularity in Alaska across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is declining in usage, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, usage has been too falling for male in MidWest, falling for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too rising for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for male in South, stalled for female in South, too falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 422nd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 533rd out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 459th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 238th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 101st out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 50th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 29th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8445th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5857th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9219th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 11855th out of 30306 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

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