Luther
Pronunciation: [ l-OOTH-er ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Luther first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 57 babies have been named Luther in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Luther is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #48,911 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #48,911
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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#49,047 in US
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About the Name Luther
Luther is a girl name .
Is Luther a boy or girl name? Luther is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #48,911 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #1,499. Luther is more commonly used as a boy name.
Luther is currently ranked #48,911 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Luther include Lut, Luth, Luthy, Luthie, Luy, Luie, and Lutkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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