Luther
girl nameLuther entered the US charts in 1907, peaked at #1721 in 1926, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1907–2025
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rank today
#1721
peak (1926)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1900s | #2061 |
| 1910s | #2952 |
| 1920s | #2265 |
| 1930s | #2962 |
| 1940s | #4092 |
| 1950s | #4763 |
| 1960s | #6695 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Luther are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Luther alive today was born around 1928, making them about 97 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Luther in 2025?
- Luther is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Luther most popular?
- Luther peaked in 1926, reaching #1721 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Luther with classmates?
- Luther will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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