Declining since 2020, #1,852 for boys today.
Popularity of Loki since 1996
Babies named Loki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 301 |
| 2010s | 978 |
| 2020s | 717 |
Meaning & origin
Loki is a modern given name drawn from Norse mythology, where its original bearer is the trickster god known for cunning and chaos. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1996 and gained steady traction through the 2010s, peaking in popularity in 2021. By 2025 it ranked 1,852th, with a frequency of 1 in 20,095 births, but has been declining since 2020 as the initial wave of Marvel-inspired interest subsides. Its strongest geographic presence is in Missouri, Washington, and New York. Despite its ancient roots, Loki as a personal name is entirely contemporary, popularized by the iconic character in Marvel comics and films.
Loki is a figure from Norse mythology, a trickster god known for shape-shifting and causing mischief. The name's Old Norse root, likely related to 'lúka' (to lock or close) or 'logi' (flame), remains debated. Though ancient in myth, its use as a given name is a modern phenomenon, boosted by Marvel comic and film adaptations beginning in the 1960s.
Where Loki is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Loki” around the world
Where Loki lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Loki
Names that share Loki's style, for a brother or sister.
