Luster
Pronunciation: [ l-UHST-er ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Luster first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 256 babies have been named Luster in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Luster is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #19,766 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #19,766
- Total SSA Count
- 6
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About the Name Luster
Luster is a boy name .
Is Luster a boy or girl name? Luster is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,766 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #37,353. Luster is more commonly used as a boy name.
Luster is currently ranked #19,766 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Luster include Lus, Lust, Lusty, Lustie, Luy, Luie, and Luskins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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