Boy · #6,443 in 2026

Luken

Name: Popularity of the name Luken in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Luken, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#6,443

Peak Rank

#4,428 (2009)

Total Babies

277

5-Yr Trend

-26%

1999

First Year

2024

Last Year

2009

Peak Year

#4428

Peak Rank

277

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Luken

Luken first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1999, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2009, when 22 Lukens were born — ranking #4,428 that year. As of 2026, Luken ranks #6,443 for baby boys with 13 births, falling sharply (-26%). In total, more than 277 Lukens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

No data

Names that sound like Luken

Phonetically similar names — useful when Luken is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Lucan
Lukan
Lukin
Lichen
Liken
Lycan
Laken
Locken
Lacken
Licon
Loken
Lachen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Luken

What does the name Luken mean?

Luken is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1999. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Luken in 2026?

In 2026, Luken ranks #6,443 among boys' names in the U.S., with 13 babies given the name that year.

When was Luken most popular?

Luken reached its peak popularity in 2009, ranking #4,428 that year with 22 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Luken most popular?

Luken has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Luken.

Is Luken a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Luken is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Luken?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Luken include Jorian, Koleton, Jamiere. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Luken

Luken is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1999 and has accumulated 277 births in the dataset. Luken's peak popularity came in 2009 when it ranked #4,428. Use the chart and map above to compare Luken's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.