Boy nameCurrently #1,499 in the USSteady
Luther
//ˈluθɜr//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19226 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Luther's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Luther's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Luther |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 260 |
| 1881 | 249 |
| 1882 | 284 |
| 1883 | 229 |
| 1884 | 273 |
| 1885 | 259 |
| 1886 | 253 |
| 1887 | 267 |
| 1888 | 275 |
| 1889 | 270 |
| 1890 | 253 |
| 1891 | 236 |
| 1892 | 295 |
| 1893 | 271 |
| 1894 | 285 |
| 1895 | 269 |
| 1896 | 265 |
| 1897 | 271 |
| 1898 | 275 |
| 1899 | 248 |
| 1900 | 316 |
| 1901 | 244 |
| 1902 | 266 |
| 1903 | 265 |
| 1904 | 286 |
| 1905 | 308 |
| 1906 | 262 |
| 1907 | 285 |
| 1908 | 292 |
| 1909 | 347 |
| 1910 | 383 |
| 1911 | 400 |
| 1912 | 664 |
| 1913 | 754 |
| 1914 | 998 |
| 1915 | 1,205 |
| 1916 | 1,293 |
| 1917 | 1,314 |
| 1918 | 1,424 |
| 1919 | 1,393 |
| 1920 | 1,390 |
| 1921 | 1,464 |
| 1922 | 1,490 |
| 1923 | 1,347 |
| 1924 | 1,413 |
| 1925 | 1,352 |
| 1926 | 1,319 |
| 1927 | 1,278 |
| 1928 | 1,174 |
| 1929 | 1,137 |
| 1930 | 1,125 |
| 1931 | 970 |
| 1932 | 973 |
| 1933 | 886 |
| 1934 | 870 |
| 1935 | 844 |
| 1936 | 804 |
| 1937 | 870 |
| 1938 | 833 |
| 1939 | 773 |
| 1940 | 833 |
| 1941 | 851 |
| 1942 | 863 |
| 1943 | 848 |
| 1944 | 859 |
| 1945 | 714 |
| 1946 | 809 |
| 1947 | 826 |
| 1948 | 839 |
| 1949 | 749 |
| 1950 | 769 |
| 1951 | 683 |
| 1952 | 747 |
| 1953 | 692 |
| 1954 | 678 |
| 1955 | 702 |
| 1956 | 612 |
| 1957 | 584 |
| 1958 | 532 |
| 1959 | 522 |
| 1960 | 528 |
| 1961 | 491 |
| 1962 | 460 |
| 1963 | 443 |
| 1964 | 449 |
| 1965 | 395 |
| 1966 | 370 |
| 1967 | 290 |
| 1968 | 319 |
| 1969 | 340 |
| 1970 | 345 |
| 1971 | 316 |
| 1972 | 293 |
| 1973 | 248 |
| 1974 | 242 |
| 1975 | 236 |
| 1976 | 244 |
| 1977 | 234 |
| 1978 | 220 |
| 1979 | 237 |
| 1980 | 206 |
| 1981 | 231 |
| 1982 | 228 |
| 1983 | 213 |
| 1984 | 181 |
| 1985 | 172 |
| 1986 | 185 |
| 1987 | 155 |
| 1988 | 173 |
| 1989 | 190 |
| 1990 | 176 |
| 1991 | 145 |
| 1992 | 136 |
| 1993 | 147 |
| 1994 | 126 |
| 1995 | 105 |
| 1996 | 102 |
| 1997 | 101 |
| 1998 | 107 |
| 1999 | 88 |
| 2000 | 103 |
| 2001 | 90 |
| 2002 | 87 |
| 2003 | 81 |
| 2004 | 70 |
| 2005 | 99 |
| 2006 | 91 |
| 2007 | 85 |
| 2008 | 85 |
| 2009 | 78 |
| 2010 | 73 |
| 2011 | 79 |
| 2012 | 80 |
| 2013 | 87 |
| 2014 | 101 |
| 2015 | 99 |
| 2016 | 99 |
| 2017 | 99 |
| 2018 | 113 |
| 2019 | 128 |
| 2020 | 112 |
| 2021 | 132 |
| 2022 | 112 |
| 2023 | 118 |
| 2024 | 119 |
Luther through the decades
- Luther peaked in 1922, when 1,490 babies were named Luther in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Luther has risen 32% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Luther currently ranks #1,499 in the US and is holding steady.