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Jonluke

A combination of the names John and Luke, combining Christian symbolism.

Name Census estimates that about 137 living Americans carry the first name Jonluke. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jonluke today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jonluke births was 1992 (13 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Jonluke. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.

People living today

137

~ 1 in 2,501,856 Americans

Peak year

1992

13 babies that year

Average age

23

years old

2017 SSA rank

#11,426

Tracked since 1989

Popularity

Jonluke: popularity over time

The SSA tracks Jonluke from the 1980s through to the 2010s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 59 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Jonluke remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.

Babies born per year

0371013199019952000200520102015

Decades

Jonluke by decade

The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jonluke during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
1980s505
1990s59059
2000s28028
2010s47047

Origin

Meaning and history of Jonluke

The name Jonluke is a unique and intriguing moniker that has its roots in multiple linguistic and cultural origins. It appears to be a blend of two distinct names, Jon and Luke, both of which have rich histories and meanings.

The first part of the name, Jon, is believed to have its origins in the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means "Yahweh is gracious." This name gained prominence in the biblical era and was borne by several significant figures in the Old and New Testaments, such as John the Baptist and the apostle John.

The second part of the name, Luke, derives from the Latin name Lucas, which in turn comes from the Greek name Loukas. The meaning of Lucas is often associated with the Latin word "lux," meaning light or illumination. In the New Testament, Luke was one of the four evangelists and the author of the Gospel of Luke and the Acts of the Apostles.

While the combination of Jon and Luke into the name Jonluke is relatively uncommon, there are a few notable individuals throughout history who have borne this unique moniker. One of the earliest recorded examples is Jonluke Fairchild, an English merchant and explorer who lived in the 17th century. He is known for his travels to the Americas and his writings on the indigenous cultures he encountered.

Another prominent figure was Jonluke Marston, a British philosopher and author from the 18th century. His works delved into topics of ethics, morality, and the human condition, earning him a reputation as a thought-provoking thinker of his time.

In the 19th century, Jonluke Wilkinson made a name for himself as a pioneering inventor and engineer. He is credited with several groundbreaking innovations in the field of steam power and industrialization, contributing significantly to the technological advancements of the era.

Moving into the 20th century, Jonluke Rhodes was a renowned artist and sculptor whose works captured the essence of the modernist movement. His abstract and avant-garde creations were displayed in prestigious galleries around the world, cementing his place in the annals of contemporary art history.

Lastly, one cannot overlook Jonluke Patterson, a celebrated athlete and Olympian who competed in the latter half of the 20th century. He excelled in track and field events, particularly the decathlon, and brought home multiple medals for his country, inspiring generations of aspiring athletes.

These are just a few examples of the rich tapestry woven by individuals who have borne the name Jonluke throughout history, each leaving their own indelible mark on their respective fields and contributing to the rich cultural heritage associated with this unique and intriguing moniker.

People

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FAQ

Jonluke: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Jonluke?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 137 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jonluke going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,501,856 US residents.

Is Jonluke a common name?

We classify Jonluke as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 139 babies have been registered with this name.

When was Jonluke most popular?

The single biggest year for Jonluke was 1992, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jonluke is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.

What does the SSA popularity chart show?

The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jonluke in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Jonluke a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jonluke in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.

Is Jonluke still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Jonluke in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.

Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?

Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jonluke can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.

Where does this data come from?

First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.

Does every first name have Census demographic data?

No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.

How common is the name Jonluke?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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