Locke
2 countries#2183 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Locke was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,063 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #2183 · peaked in 2016 with 74 births
Most common in: California, Texas, Utah, Colorado, Indiana
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
39 births recorded 2014–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 2014 with 6 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
39 births recorded 2014–2021 · peaked in 2014 with 6 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Locke’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #5072 | — |
| 2007 | #5901 | ↓829 |
| 2008 | #4901 | ↑1000 |
| 2009 | #3721 | ↑1180 |
| 2010 | #3239 | ↑482 |
| 2011 | #2950 | ↑289 |
| 2012 | #3530 | ↓580 |
| 2013 | #3060 | ↑470 |
| 2014 | #2082 | ↑978 |
| 2015 | #2641 | ↓559 |
| 2016 | #1959 | ↑682 |
| 2017 | #2217 | ↓258 |
| 2018 | #2325 | ↓108 |
| 2019 | #2364 | ↓39 |
| 2020 | #2113 | ↑251 |
| 2021 | #2732 | ↓619 |
| 2022 | #2355 | ↑377 |
| 2023 | #2188 | ↑167 |
| 2024 | #2476 | ↓288 |
| 2025 | #2183 | ↑293 |
Frequently asked questions about Locke
Is Locke a popular name?
Yes — Locke currently ranks #2183 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Locke more common for boys or girls?
Locke is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Locke most popular?
Locke peaked in 2016 in United States, with 74 recorded births that year.
Is Locke rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Locke’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3897 in 1916 to #2183 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Locke?
At least 1,102 babies have been recorded with the name Locke across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Locke popular in more than one country?
Yes — Locke appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, England & Wales.
What names are similar in popularity to Locke?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Locke include Kairav, Kyland, Lyndon, Maceo.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Locke in United States, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.