Luke — Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Luke

Luke is a boy's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “man from Lucania.” In 2024 it was given to 7,039 boys in the United States.

Luke at a glance

Gender: Boy name
Origin: Biblical & Christian · English & American · Greek
Meaning: “man from Lucania”
Pronunciation: /luːk/

About the name Luke

Luke belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “man from Lucania” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Luke first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #28 in 2014, and in 2024 7,039 babies received the name — 316,031 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Luke in US records

First recorded (US): 1880
Best US rank: #28 in 2014
Peak year: 2014
Babies named Luke in 2024: 7,039
Total since 1880: 316,031

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Luke mean?

Luke means “man from Lucania” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Luke a boy or girl name?

Luke is a boy name. In 2024, 7,039 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Luke?

Luke comes from the Biblical & Christian, English & American and Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Luke?

Luke first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #28 in 2014, and 7,039 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Luke?

Luke is pronounced /luːk/ (IPA).

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