Noah Boy
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Loki
BoyOld Norse· “uncertain; Norse trickster god”
- Meaning
- uncertain; Norse trickster god (origin disputed)
- Origin
- Old Norse
- Pronunciation
- LOH-kee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,858
- US babies 2025
- 85
- Best rank
- #1,235 (2021)
- Peak year
- 2021
Meaning and origin of Loki
Loki is often said to mean “uncertain; Norse trickster god”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Old Norse roots.
Loki is the trickster god of Norse mythology, known from medieval Icelandic sources such as the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda. He is a shape-shifter who both helps and harms the gods and is linked to events leading to Ragnarok. The origin and meaning of his name are uncertain, and scholars have proposed several explanations without agreement. In recent years the name has become widely recognized through Marvel comics and films. Loki is usually pronounced LOH-kee.
Popularity over time
Loki first appears in US Social Security records in 1996. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,235 in 2021, the same year it reached its highest count of 156 babies. In 2025, 85 babies were named Loki, and it ranked #1,858 nationally. That is 27% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,306 in 2010 and #1,858 in 2025. Of the 2,006 US boys named Loki since records began, 49% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 717 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Rogan, Huxton, Ender, Sire, and Uziel.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Loki ranked highest in Missouri, Washington, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | #762 | 7 |
| Washington | #858 | 7 |
| New York | #1936 | 5 |
| California | #2360 | 6 |
| Texas | #2807 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 95% of US babies named Loki over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
Loki is usually pronounced LOH-kee, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with L and ends in “-ki”.
Middle names for Loki
A few middle names that flow with Loki: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Loki
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Loki mean?
Loki is often said to mean “uncertain; Norse trickster god”; the origin is uncertain, though it is usually linked to Old Norse roots.
What is the origin of the name Loki?
Loki has Old Norse roots. Loki is the trickster god of Norse mythology, known from medieval Icelandic sources such as the Prose Edda and Poetic Edda.
Is Loki a popular name?
Not especially. Loki ranked #1,858 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Loki a boy or girl name?
Loki is mainly a boy's name. About 95% of US babies named Loki over the last 20 years were boys, with a small share of girls.
How do you pronounce Loki?
Loki is usually pronounced LOH-kee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings