Luke is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #12796 in 1996 with 6 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2004 with 36 births ranking #3958. In 1996, approximately 1 in every 292,160 girls born was named Luke. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.