Luken is of English origin, derived from the Middle English 'Lucian', which itself stems from the Latin 'Lucius'. It means 'light' or 'bringer of light', inspired by the Roman family name Lucius, thought to be derived from the word 'lux', meaning light. In the context of medieval literature, Luken may also have been influenced by the character Lucian of Samosata, a Greek satirist and philosopher from the 2nd century AD.
The name Luken has seen varied popularity over the years, with a notable increase starting around 2007 and peaking at 22 births in 2009. However, since then, its prevalence has decreased, with only 8 births recorded each in 2021 and 2022, and 9 in 2023. Overall, Luken has been the name given to 264 babies between 1999 and 2023.