Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Luke.
National Rank (2025)
#33
All-Time Peak Rank
#28 (2014)
Total U.S. Births
323,020
Unisex Distribution99.8% Boy / 0.2% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The Luke Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Luke
According to SSA data, Luke achieved its highest historical rank of #28 in 2014. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2014 with 10,523 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 32.5%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Luke scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Declining
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-32.5% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record10,523Births in 2014
Years in Top 100
36yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:442
1890s:402
1900s:498
1910s:1,343
1920s:1,699
1930s:1,269
1940s:1,298
1950s:2,308
1960s:4,071
1970s:10,283
1980s:27,044
1990s:44,434
2000s:90,506
2010s:93,274
2020s:44,149
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesLuke
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with L, a letter used by only 5.7% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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