Loki
Borrowed from Old Norse Loki, where further etymology is shown.
Every Loki since 1996 — 2,101 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Loki
Loki is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,858 in 2025 with 85 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 2,101 American babies have been named Loki. Its peak came in 2021, when 168 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Loki stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Loki year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | #14,225 | 85 | #1,858 |
| 2024 | — | — | 94 | #1,761 |
| 2023 | 8 | #11,779 | 111 | #1,571 |
| 2022 | 9 | #10,885 | 136 | #1,377 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,764 | 156 | #1,235 |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,543 | 135 | #1,331 |
| 2019 | 11 | #9,484 | 150 | #1,257 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,268 | 123 | #1,428 |
| 2017 | 5 | #17,381 | 92 | #1,712 |
| 2016 | — | — | 94 | #1,680 |
| 2015 | 6 | #15,634 | 116 | #1,458 |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,615 | 112 | #1,462 |
| 2013 | — | — | 87 | #1,704 |
| 2012 | — | — | 77 | #1,890 |
| 2011 | 5 | #18,431 | 71 | #1,959 |
| 2010 | — | — | 56 | #2,306 |
| 2009 | 8 | #13,182 | 53 | #2,430 |
| 2008 | — | — | 55 | #2,366 |
| 2007 | 5 | #19,334 | 52 | #2,464 |
| 2006 | — | — | 39 | #2,912 |
| 2005 | — | — | 32 | #3,208 |
| 2004 | — | — | 16 | #5,157 |
| 2003 | — | — | 20 | #4,216 |
| 2002 | — | — | 18 | #4,424 |
| 2001 | — | — | 16 | #4,812 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loki mean?
Borrowed from Old Norse Loki, where further etymology is shown.
How popular is the name Loki in 2025?
Loki ranked #1,858 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 85 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Loki?
2,101 babies have been named Loki in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Loki most popular?
Loki peaked in 2021, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Loki a boy or girl name?
Loki is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 95% of babies with the name.
Is the name Loki rising or falling?
Loki has been roughly stable over the past decade.