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Luther

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

Luther was most popular in 1922, when 1,490 American babies were given the name — ranking #278 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,094, with 122 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 67,421 people named Luther.

Most popular in1922
Rank that year#278
Births that year1,490
Total since 188067,421

Luther over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Luther’s peak in 1922. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org