Pike, of Anglo-Saxon origin, means 'pointed hill'. It is an occupational surname derived from someone who worked at a pike pole, used for moving heavy objects on waterways.
The name Pike has seen varied popularity over the years, with noticeable spikes in usage since the late 2000s. Between 1975 and 2006, there were consistently low numbers of babies named Pike, ranging from 5 to 6 births per year. However, starting in 2009, the number of births featuring this name began to increase significantly, reaching a peak of 17 births in 2014. Since then, the popularity has stabilized around an average of 10-14 births per year, with the most recent years (2022 and 2023) seeing 11 births each. In total, there have been 214 babies named Pike since 1975.