The name Luke is the English form and the diminutive of the Latin name Lucas.

Although the name is attested in ancient inscriptions, the best known historical use of the name is in the New Testament.

The Gospel of Luke was written around 70 to 90 AD (the exact years are unknown).

Luke is also credited with the Book of Acts in the Bible, and also is mentioned by the Apostle Paul in some of Paul's letters to first-century churches.

In 2020, Luke was the 31st most popular name for babies in the United States.