Loki
/?lo?.ki/ · 2 syllables
⚧ Unisex ◎ Old Norse ◈ 2 syllables
"Trickster god, knot, lock"

From Old Norse

Loki means trickster or knot-closer — the Norse god of mischief, shapeshifting, and chaos. Tom Hiddleston's Loki became Marvel's most beloved villain. Loki fathered the world-serpent Jörmungandr, the wolf Fenrir, and the goddess Hel. He is bound until Ragnarök. Four letters of maximum mischief, maximum chaos, and the villain everyone loves more than the hero.

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Loki at a glance
MeaningTrickster god, knot, lock
OriginOld Norse
GenderUnisex
Syllables2
NumerologyLife Path 2
US Rank (today)#1484
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Why parents love Loki
  • Tom Hiddleston's Loki is Marvel's most beloved villain.
  • The Norse god of mischief is irresistibly charming.
  • Four letters with a sharp, playful sound: LO-kee.
  • Loki shapeshifts — the ultimate versatile name.
  • The villain-everyone-loves energy is magnetic.
The vibe of Loki
tricksterNorsemischiefHiddlestonMarvelshapeshifterchaosRagnarök
Origin & history of Loki
ka 'to close/lock' or logi 'flame')
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Old Norse roots
Loki is the Norse god of mischief, trickery, and shapeshifting. He is the father of Jörmungandr (the world-serpent), Fenrir (the wolf), and Hel (goddess of the dead). Tom Hiddleston's portrayal in the MCU made Loki one of the most beloved characters in modern cinema. The Disney+ series Loki expanded his story.
2
First recorded
Earliest known use: Norse mythology — Loki appears in the Poetic and Prose Eddas.
3
Today
Loki remains a beloved choice, ranking #1484 in the US. 2,006 babies have been named Loki since 1996.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Norse mythology, SSA data
How popular is Loki?
2021 peak year
Loki has settled into a steady rhythm — neither rising sharply nor fading, holding a consistent place in U.S. birth records. It currently ranks well outside the top 1,000 (around #1484), with about 127 babies named Loki each year. In 2021, 156 babies received the name (ranked #1234). Total registrations across all years since 1880: roughly 2,006.
Year-by-year registrations 1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
156 Babies named in peak year
(ranked #1,234)
127 Avg. per year
(last decade)
1,270 Total registrations
last 10 years
2,006 All-time total
(since 1880)
Popularity in the US today (rank #1,484) Moderate
→ Holding steady in recent years
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Numerology of Loki
2
Life path number
The Peacemaker
Diplomacy, harmony and deep empathy.

Loki's Life Path 5 is the adventurer's number — mischievous adventure. People named Loki tend to be charming, shapeshifting, and gifted at being more beloved as a villain than any hero.

More beloved than the hero
Shapeshifting charm
Maximum mischief
Chaos with a smile
Bound until Ragnarök
L3
O6
K2
I9
Sum: 20 → Life path 2
Personality of Loki
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Peaceful
They bring calm to every room.
💞
Deeply loving
Their love runs deep and steady.
🎭
Intuitive
They read people with extraordinary accuracy.
🎵
Artistic soul
Beauty speaks to them powerfully.
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