Luke is a highly popular boys' name in England & Wales, ranking #41 in 2011 with 1,830 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 5,664 births ranking #12. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 67.7%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 189 boys born was named Luke. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.
Luke is a clear, enduring classic from the Loukas name family. Its oldest meaning points to Lucania in southern Italy, though it is often linked more loosely with light because of related Latin roots.
The name became deeply established through the New Testament and has remained strong in English-speaking countries for centuries. Its simplicity is a major part of its lasting appeal.