Lukes
Pronunciation: [ l-OOKS ]
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Lukes first appeared in US Social Security records in 1979.
Over 57 babies have been named Lukes in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Lukes is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #21,519 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #21,519
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Lukes
Lukes is a boy name .
Lukes is currently ranked #21,519 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Lukes include Luk, Luy, Luie, and Lukkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Lukes include Luke . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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