Luther: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
A child of the people, strong and resolute.
- Origin
- English
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #1498
- Peak
- #63 in 1887
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Luther Means
Luther is a boy name of English origin. A child of the people, strong and resolute.
How Popular Luther Is
Luther currently ranks #1498 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #63 in 1887. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Luther
- Luther broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #63 in 1887.
- Luther is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Luther has been a top 100 name across 175+ years of American history.
- Luther is a name from the English-speaking tradition.
Names Like Luther
Other English names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Luther
English names that pair well as a brother or sister to Luther.
Questions About Luther
What does Luther mean?
Luther is a boy name of English origin. A child of the people, strong and resolute.
How popular is Luther?
Luther currently ranks #1498 among boy names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #63 in 1887. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Luther come from?
Luther comes from English roots. Luther broke into the top 100 baby names in the U.S., reaching #63 in 1887.
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