Loki

Loki - A very unique male name

Loki appeared on the charts for the first time in 2007 on position #4211. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Loki and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Loki? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Loki. The baby boy name Loki was given to 30 baby boys in 2025, ranking #2106 on the national boy baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 48,876 baby boys were given this name - making this a very unique male name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Loki peaked in popularity 5 years ago in 2021 on position 1280.

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Loki is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Loki is currently topping the baby name charts in Missouri at position #762 - and is the least popular in Texas at position #2,807.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Loki is where you live.

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Loki origin and meaning

Old Norse (mythological)

Old Norse name of the trickster god; its own etymology is disputed, with links proposed to words for knots, locks and fire

Loki is the shape-shifting trickster of Norse mythology, a figure of mischief who helps and betrays the gods by turns. The name's root has been argued over for over a century without a settled answer. As a US given name it is a recent, pop-culture-driven choice, boosted by the Marvel films.

Origin uncertain

Loki is a 4 letter name with 2 syllables.

To see famous people named Loki, pop culture references for the name Loki and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Loki

We've found the following names that sound similar to Loki, sorted by popularity.

Louis / Lucas / Luke / Luis / Lewis / Luca / Lukas / Luka / Lucca / Lucius /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

Chart position per year (visualized)

Chart position per state (visualized)

Chart position per year (table view)

Chart position per state (table view)

Even more about Loki

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Loki a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique male name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Loki?

2 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

LOH-kee · /ˈloʊki/

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Famous bearers

• Loki — Trickster god of Norse mythology, later the Marvel antihero (Mythological) Fictional

Style

Mythological

Why parents choose it

Loki appeals to parents who want a mythological name with genuine mischief in it.

Worth knowing

• The dominant association is a villain-trickster; in Marvel he is played as an antihero, which not everyone finds reassuring in a name