68,079births recorded
5Countries
1Variants
1881Peak · United States
#1459United States 2025
Luther is a boy name family recorded 68,079 times in 5 countries since 1880. It ranks highest today in the United States (#1459 in 2025). Its all-time peak was in the United States in 1881, at 129.2 births per 100,000.
Popularity by country
Births per 100,000 newborns, all forms of the name combined.
All forms of Luther
| Variants | Language | Total births | Country | Latest rank | Peak year | 10-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther | English | 67,421 | 🇺🇸 United States | #1459 | 1881 | ▲ 38 % |
| Luther | English | 361 | 🏴 England & Wales | #2131 | 2023 | ▼ 29 % |
| Luther | English | 270 | 🇫🇷 France | – | 2010 | – |
| Luther | English | 22 | 🇨🇦 Ontario | – | 2020 | – |
| Luther | English | 5 | 🇦🇷 Argentina | – | 1994 | – |
Questions about Luther
How popular is the name Luther?
In 2025 it ranked #1459 in the United States. Official registers record 68,079 births across 5 countries.
When was Luther most popular?
It peaked in the United States in 1881, at 129.2 births per 100,000.
Is Luther a boy or a girl name?
In official birth registers, Luther is a boy name.