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Luke

male

Meaning

"From Lucania"

Luke is an English form of a Greek and Latin name associated with Lucania, prominent through the Christian evangelist.

BiblicalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of Luke

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#34Top 50

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#34

Luke was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-3

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Luke Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Luke.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Luke

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Famous Lukes

  • S
    Saint Luke (Bible)
    Evangelist and author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles
  • L
    Luke Skywalker
    Fictional hero of the Star Wars film series

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, Latin
Syllables1
Length4 letters

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