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Luke

Boy name · 5,803 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Luke: 5,803 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 246 births in 2006.

Luke derives from the Greek name Loukas, meaning “from Lucania,” a region in southern Italy; it also shares an ancient link with the Latin lux for “light,” giving the name a luminous undertone. Among its most famous bearers are Saint Luke the Evangelist, the physician and writer of the third Gospel, and Luke Skywalker, the heroic Jedi of the Star Wars saga whose name cemented its modern appeal. While no major places are named after a specific Luke, the name’s root appears in the Italian region of Lucania. A notable variant is Lucas, which has become even more common in Scotland in recent decades. Luke itself has remained a steady, classic choice for Scottish parents, beloved for its simplicity and biblical resonance.