Luqman
A masculine name of Arabic origin meaning "wise" or "insightful".
Name Census estimates that about 1,034 living Americans carry the first name Luqman. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Luqman today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Luqman births was 2023 (57 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Luqman. 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.
Key insights
- • Luqman is a relatively new arrival in the SSA data. The average bearer is just 16 years old, meaning it gained most of its traction in the last two decades.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 331,484 Americans
Peak year
2023
57 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,646
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Luqman: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Luqman from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 416 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Luqman remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Luqman 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 Luqman during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Luqmans live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Minnesota, Ohio, Texas recorded the most babies named Luqman, while Pennsylvania, Illinois, Georgia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 27 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Luqman
The name Luqman has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "luqmah," which means a morsel or a small piece of food. The name is also closely associated with the concept of wisdom and knowledge in Islamic traditions.
In the Quran, the sacred scripture of Islam, Luqman is mentioned as a wise man who was granted wisdom by God. The 31st chapter of the Quran is titled "Luqman" and contains his teachings and advice to his son. This chapter highlights the importance of faith, gratitude, and moral values in one's life.
The earliest recorded use of the name Luqman dates back to the 7th century CE, during the early years of Islamic civilization. It was a popular name among Arab families, particularly in the Middle East and North Africa regions.
One of the most notable figures in history with the name Luqman was Luqman al-Amir (1031-1088), a famous Muslim philosopher, mathematician, and astronomer from Baghdad, Iraq. He made significant contributions to the fields of logic, mathematics, and astronomy during the Islamic Golden Age.
Another historical figure with the name Luqman was Luqman al-Hakim (died 1186), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). His writings and teachings on spirituality and mysticism had a profound influence on Islamic literature and philosophy.
In the 13th century, Luqman ibn Ahmad al-Hakim (1165-1239) was a prominent Muslim scholar and physician from Mosul, Iraq. He wrote extensively on various topics, including medicine, philosophy, and theology, and his works were widely studied in the Islamic world.
During the 15th century, Luqman al-Ghuri (1458-1501) was a powerful Sultan of the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt and Syria. He is known for his military campaigns and efforts to strengthen the Mamluk Empire against external threats.
In more recent history, Luqman Salim (1927-2006) was a renowned Tanzanian writer, poet, and playwright. He was celebrated for his contributions to Swahili literature and his efforts in promoting the Swahili language and culture.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who bore the name Luqman. The name has maintained its significance and popularity across various regions and cultures influenced by Islamic traditions and Arabic language.
People
Luqman + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Luqman: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Luqman?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,034 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Luqman 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 331,484 US residents.
Is Luqman a common name?
We classify Luqman as "Rare". It ranks above 90.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,048 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Luqman most popular?
The single biggest year for Luqman was 2023, when 57 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Luqman is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Luqman a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Luqman 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.
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.