Luther
Luther: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ΛluΛΞΈΙ/ Β· /ΛluΞΈΙ/
Meaning and origin of Luther
- A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of Martin Luther.
Etymology
From German Luther.
How popular is Luther?
Since 1880, 435 girls and 66,986 boys in the U.S. have been named Luther (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1754 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #63 in 1887. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
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Luther FAQ
What does the name Luther mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname, originally in honor of Martin Luther. From German Luther.
What is the origin of the name Luther?
Luther is listed as a name of German origin.
How popular is the name Luther?
Since 1880, 435 girls and 66,986 boys in the U.S. have been named Luther (1% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #1754 in 1926. Its highest rank for boys was #63 in 1887. In 2025, 122 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Luther a boy or girl name?
Luther is mostly a boy name in the U.S.: 435 girls and 66,986 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880β2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.