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Luther

Luther is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Luther?

Recorded births named Luther by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	67,421 births
England & Wales since 1996	348 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Luther's popularity over time

Babies named Luther per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1922 (1,490/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (25/yr).

When was Luther popular?

Luther reached its peak in 1922, when it was the #278 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.

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