Boys name · North Carolina
Luke in North Carolina
Luke was the 20th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 285 babies named Luke that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,900 babies Luke.
Popularity over time
Luke in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 7 | 173rd |
| 1926 | 8 | 416th |
| 1944 | 9 | 366th |
| 1962 | 9 | 422nd |
| 1980 | 24 | 225th |
| 1995 | 146 | 65th |
| 2010 | 297 | 39th |
| 2025 | 285 | 20th |
Its rank among boys names in North Carolina climbed from 173rd in 1910 to 20th in 2025.
The most babies named Luke in North Carolina in a single year was 399, in 2015. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2016.
Across the country, Luke reached its best rank of 4th in Louisiana (2022). See Luke in every state →
How popular is Luke in North Carolina?
Luke was the 20th most popular boys name in North Carolina in 2025, with 285 babies named Luke that year. Since 1910, North Carolina families have named 9,900 babies Luke.
How many babies are named Luke in North Carolina?
In 2025, 285 babies were named Luke in North Carolina. The most babies named Luke in North Carolina in a single year was 399, in 2015.
What is the rank of Luke in North Carolina?
Luke ranked 20th among boys names in North Carolina in 2025. Its best showing was 12th among boys names in 2016.
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.