How Many People Are Named Luke?

Curious about how common the name Luke is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 316,587
Popularity Level Uncommon
Probability 1 in 1,042 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 316,587 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Luke.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 1,042 people has this name.

This classification places Luke in the Uncommon category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Luke

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Uncommon

Probability: 1 in 1,042 people

Total Count

316,587

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 316,031
Female: 556

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 23

  • Young (<30) 237,570
  • Adult (30–60) 67,226
  • Old (>60) 11,791

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 929
  • Alabama 3,990
  • Arkansas 3,001
  • Arizona 5,282
  • California 30,381
  • Colorado 5,938
  • Connecticut 3,776
  • DC 759
  • Delaware 1,021
  • Florida 13,374
  • Georgia 8,519
  • Hawaii 1,175
  • Iowa 3,897
  • Idaho 1,881
  • Illinois 13,078
  • Indiana 8,399
  • Kansas 3,994
  • Kentucky 4,380
  • Louisiana 6,142
  • Massachusetts 7,042
  • Maryland 5,339
  • Maine 1,144
  • Michigan 11,193
  • Minnesota 7,910
  • Missouri 7,107
  • Mississippi 2,155
  • Montana 1,211
  • North Carolina 9,614
  • North Dakota 1,160
  • Nebraska 2,425
  • New Hampshire 1,160
  • New Jersey 8,422
  • New Mexico 1,574
  • Nevada 1,723
  • New York 15,747
  • Ohio 14,429
  • Oklahoma 4,060
  • Oregon 3,712
  • Pennsylvania 15,947
  • Rhode Island 962
  • South Carolina 3,619
  • South Dakota 1,089
  • Tennessee 6,590
  • Texas 27,928
  • Utah 4,669
  • Virginia 7,955
  • Vermont 563
  • Washington 6,328
  • Wisconsin 6,478
  • West Virginia 1,880
  • Wyoming 565
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Luke?

Approximately 316,587 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Luke, based on statistical analysis.

Is Luke a rare name?

Luke is considered Uncommon when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.