Luke is a highly popular boys' name in United States, ranking #39 in 2011 with 8,706 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 10,521 births ranking #28. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 73.5%. In 2011, approximately 1 in every 218 boys born was named Luke. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
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.