Folke
Boy name · German · Scandinavian
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #2,821 in 1913
0 babies were named Folke in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1913–2025
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryFolke first shows up in US birth records in 1913, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 112 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1913, when it reached #2,821.
About the name Folke
Folke is a boy name of German and Scandinavian origin. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with F and ending in “-lke”. US birth records list Folke for boys only in 1913, the one year at least 5 babies got it. Its best year was 1913, when it ranked #2,821 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1913, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:German namesScandinavian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 9.8 | 102,041 boys |
More German boy names
- Boy name: Liam · resolute protector
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Axel · father of peace
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Robert · bright fame
- Unisex name: Myles · possibly gracious
- Boy name: Luis · famous warrior
- Unisex name: Charlie · free man
Questions about the name Folke
What is the origin of the name Folke?
Folke has German, Scandinavian roots in our records. Other German names include Liam, Miles, Axel.
Is Folke a boy or girl name?
Folke is a boy name.
How popular is the name Folke?
Folke is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1913. It peaked at #2,821 in 1913.