Luther
How to say it: LOO-ther · /ˈluθər/
From Old High German Hluthar, meaning 'famous warrior' (hlut 'fame' + heri 'army'). Strongly linked to reformer Martin Luther.
Luther was the 1,253rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 122 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 22% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,246 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #1,253 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 122 |
| Share of births | 1 in 27,174 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +22% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,246 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Luther peaked in the 1880s.
What goes with it
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Luther is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, German.
Famous people named Luther
- Luther Burbank (1849–1926)American botanist and horticulturist
- Luther Vandross (1951–2005)American R&B singer
- Luther Blissett (born 1958)English association football player, coach and manager
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