Boys name · California
Luke in California
Luke was the 44th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 738 babies named Luke that year. Since 1924, California families have named 31,117 babies Luke.
Popularity over time
Luke in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1924 | 5 | 567th |
| 1957 | 19 | 520th |
| 1969 | 42 | 396th |
| 1980 | 249 | 153rd |
| 1991 | 286 | 180th |
| 2002 | 795 | 77th |
| 2014 | 1,140 | 40th |
| 2025 | 738 | 44th |
Its rank among boys names in California climbed from 567th in 1924 to 44th in 2025.
The most babies named Luke in California in a single year was 1,160, in 2016. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 2018.
Across the country, Luke reached its best rank of 4th in Louisiana (2022). See Luke in every state →
How popular is Luke in California?
Luke was the 44th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 738 babies named Luke that year. Since 1924, California families have named 31,117 babies Luke.
How many babies are named Luke in California?
In 2025, 738 babies were named Luke in California. The most babies named Luke in California in a single year was 1,160, in 2016.
What is the rank of Luke in California?
Luke ranked 44th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 35th among boys names in 2018.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.