What does the name Luther mean?

The name Luther means "Army of the people".

What is the origin of the name Luther?

Luther is a name of Germanic origin.

In 2023, 119 babies were named Luther in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Luther is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 119 →

All-Time Total: 58,709

Peak Year: 1922

Luther is a Germanic name derived from the Old High German name "Liut-hari," which means "people's army."

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Births per year in the United States

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