Luke
Meaning: Light; bringer of light
Origin: Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas — possibly from the region of Lucania, or from lux (light)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #20
Total births: 25,643
History: Luke surged in the 1990s and carries strong Australian sporting energy. Luke Hodge captained Hawthorn to AFL premiership glory. In Australia, Luke has an adventurous, outdoorsy character — the kid who'd rather be surfing than studying, but does both.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2024) | #96 |
| Babies named Luke in 2024 | 88 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 25,643 |
| Peak year | 1981 (1,032 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #5 |
| Years in records | 1967–2024 (58 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 17 spots |
Frequently asked about Luke
What does the name Luke mean?
Luke means “Light; bringer of light” from Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas — possibly from the region of Lucania, or from lux (light) roots.
What is the origin of the name Luke?
Luke has Latin Lucas, from Greek Loukas — possibly from the region of Lucania, or from lux (light) origin. The traditional meaning is “Light; bringer of light”.
How popular is Luke in Australia?
Luke ranked #96 in Australia in 2024 — given to 88 babies that year.
When was Luke most popular?
Luke peaked in 1981 with 1,032 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Luke a boy or girl name?
Luke is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Lukes in registered births are male.
Is the name Luke rising or falling in popularity?
Luke has fallen 17 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #79 in 2019 to #96 in 2024.
How long has Luke been recorded in Australia?
Luke appears in birth records in Australia across 58 years — from 1967 through 2024.