Luther
Peaked at #63 nationally in 1887, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, Luther has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Luther — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#1754
in 1926
Last ranked
#8141
in 1969
Years tracked
45
1907–1969
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1907, Luther reached its peak popularity for girls in 1926, ranking #1754 nationally with 24 babies given the name that year.
Luther hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1969, when it stood at #8141.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 | #8,141 | 5 |
| 1967 | #7,404 | 5 |
| 1966 | #6,247 | 6 |
| 1958 | #4,374 | 9 |
| 1955 | #5,572 | 6 |
| 1954 | #4,500 | 8 |
| 1953 | #6,179 | 5 |
| 1952 | #5,277 | 6 |
Luther — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#63
in 1887
Current rank
#1499
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, Luther reached its peak popularity for boys in 1887, ranking #63 nationally with 267 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #1570 (2014) to #1499 (2024) — a 5% improvement.
As of 2024, Luther ranks #1499 nationally for boys, with 119 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #1,499 | 119 |
| 2023 | #1,504 | 118 |
| 2022 | #1,580 | 112 |
| 2021 | #1,390 | 132 |
| 2020 | #1,509 | 112 |
| 2019 | #1,392 | 128 |
| 2018 | #1,515 | 113 |
| 2017 | #1,615 | 99 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Luther most popular?
Luther was most popular in 1887, when it ranked #63 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Luther becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Luther?
At least 67,297 babies have been recorded with the name Luther in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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