Meaning: Its source is liut heri, an Ancient Germanic name meaning "Soldier of the people."

Popularity: The name Luther ranked 309th in popularity for males of all ages in a sample of the 1990 US Census.

Though this name has fluctuated in use, it has been quietly present throughout the last century.

Narrative: Among Protestant Christians, this name is often given in honor of German theologian Martin Luther, one of the primary leaders of the 16th century Reformation.