How Many People Are Named Luster?

Complete statistics for the name Luster: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Luster
Rare
Old English

Luster means brightness or shine, making it a name that stands out. Only 302 people in the US today carry this name, which is just 1 in 1,093,707 Americans. The vast majority of those named Luster are over 60, giving the name a decidedly older feel.

~7,072
Living in US
1 in 46,868
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Brightness
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Dignified Classic Shining
5
Life Path Number

Life-path number 5 represents freedom and adventure.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,205
Worldwide Bearers
#228,168
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
610
🇮🇩 Indonesia
304
🇵🇭 Philippines
91
🇿🇲 Zambia
76
🇧🇷 Brazil
18
🇮🇳 India
17
🇿🇼 Zimbabwe
12
🇿🇦 South Africa
11
🇵🇪 Peru
11
🇲🇼 Malawi
9

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
301 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 92
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
52
Would be 30–60 (5%)
1,080
Would be over 60 (95%)

All 1,132 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
85
Modern Appeal
15
International
85

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Luster Through the Generations

Luster has been a rare but steady presence in American naming history, with its peak popularity occurring way back in 1920 when 37 babies were given the name. Today, the name's legacy lives on through 302 individuals, most of whom are over 60 years old, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school choice. its rarity, Luster remains a name that carries a sense of tradition and uniqueness.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Mississippi 93
Kentucky 39
Tennessee 23
Arkansas 16
Texas 11

✨ Similar Names to Luster

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Luster's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Luster

How Many People Have the Name Luster?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 7,072 people in the United States currently share the name Luster. That works out to roughly 1 in every 46,868 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Luster a Common or Rare Name?

Luster is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Luster Mean?

Luster means "brightness" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Luster in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Luster Most Popular?

The name Luster reached peak popularity in 1920, with 37 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Luster?

Approximately 7,072 people named Luster live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 7,072. That works out to roughly 1 in 46,868 Americans.

Is Luster a rare name?

Luster is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 46,868 Americans has this name.

What does the name Luster mean?

Luster means "brightness" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Luster more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Luster are male and 0% are female.

When was Luster most popular?

Luster peaked in 1920 with 37 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US7,072
All-Time Births7,072
1 in X1 in 46,868
RarityRare
GenderMale
Avg Age92
Peak Year1920
World Rank#228,168
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.