How Many People Are Named Locke?

Complete statistics for the name Locke: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Locke
Rare
Old English

Locke means 'a clearing' in Old English and it's incredibly rare, with only 954 people bearing this name in the US, making up just 1 in 345,892 Americans. That's a pretty modern name, with 92% of Locke's under 30.

~25,742
Living in US
1 in 12,876
Americans
2016
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
A clearing
🌐
Origin
Old English
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Intelligent Independent Curious
1
Life Path Number

Life path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,674
Worldwide Bearers
#307,588
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
954
🇨🇳 China
23
🇨🇦 Canada
18
🇮🇩 Indonesia
10
🇪🇬 Egypt
9
🇧🇷 Brazil
5
🇩🇪 Germany
5
🇲🇾 Malaysia
4
🇹🇭 Thailand
4
🇵🇭 Philippines
3

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
954 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 15
921
Would be under 30 (92%)
23
Would be 30–60 (2%)
54
Would be over 60 (5%)

All 998 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2016

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
87
Classic Feel
15
Modern Appeal
100
International
79

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Locke Through the Generations

Locke has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2016 with 74 births. Today, there are 954 people named Locke living in the US, with an average age of 15. The majority, 921, are under 30, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 68
Texas 52
Utah 28
Indiana 6
Illinois 5
Missouri 5
Washington 5

⭐ Famous People Named Locke

Locke is a given name occurring in various works of fiction.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Locke

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Locke's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Locke

How Many People Have the Name Locke?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,742 people in the United States currently share the name Locke. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,876 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Locke a Common or Rare Name?

Locke is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Locke Mean?

Locke means "a clearing" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Locke in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Locke Most Popular?

The name Locke reached peak popularity in 2016, with 74 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Locke?

Approximately 25,742 people named Locke live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 25,742. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,876 Americans.

Is Locke a rare name?

Locke is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,876 Americans has this name.

What does the name Locke mean?

Locke means "a clearing" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Locke more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Locke are male and 0% are female.

When was Locke most popular?

Locke peaked in 2016 with 74 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US25,742
All-Time Births25,742
1 in X1 in 12,876
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age15
Peak Year2016
World Rank#307,588
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.