Luther
Male name · ↓ Falling
44,811
Total Births
1918
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Luther
Luther is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1910s with significant usage. Approximately 44,811 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 5,559 births |
| 1890s | 6,083 births |
| 1900s | 6,351 births |
| 1910s | 6,708 births |
| 1920s | 6,364 births |
| 1930s | 4,038 births |
| 1940s | 3,391 births |
| 1950s | 2,633 births |
| 1960s | 1,614 births |
| 1970s | 1,038 births |
| 1980s | 751 births |
| 1990s | 281 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Luther?
Luther has been given to 44,811 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1918 with 725 births that year.
Is Luther a boy or girl name?
Luther is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Luther most popular?
Luther was most popular in 1918, when 725 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Luther?
Luther first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).