Luther
l(u)-ther
US Popularity:3178
Origin:German
Meaning:Army of the people; Famous warrior; Free, freedom
Boasting incredible precedence, Luther is a strong masculine name with a long history of revolutionary thinkers. Primarily German in origin, Luther means "army of the people" or “famous warrior,” from the elements liudiz, "people" or hlūd, “famous,” and harjaz, "army" or "warrior." No surprise that such a name should make its mark on history, not once but twice, first rising to prominence upon Martin Luther's sparking of the Protestant Reformation. Of course, modern minds may associate the name more vividly with civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr., whose acclaimed speech called for equality for all. While both figures certainly ring true to Luther's German origins, the name's ties to the Greek eleutheros, "free" or “freedom,” is just as compelling. Whether embodying freedom or standing as a courageous force for change, young Luther will have no shortage of inspiration to stay true to their beliefs.
How Popular Is The Name Luther?
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Luther is currently #2097 on The Bump
Boy:Luther is currently #1182 on The Bump Boy Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Luther is currently #3178 in U.S. births
Boy:Luther is currently #1501 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2023
#1501
in 2023
+ 77
from 2022
Sources
Behind the Name, Luther, April 2024
Behind the Name, Leuthar, December 2022
Name Doctor, Luther
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 464
Ancestry, Luther Family History
Britannica, Martin Luther, German religious leader, May 2024
Britannica, Martin Luther King, Jr., American religious leader and civil-rights activist, June 2024
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