Luther Wolfe

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Luther Wolfe — English
64K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Luther Wolfe is a name that combines English origins. The first name Luther is a masculine given name of English origin. The name Luther is a masculine name of German origin meaning army. It was once exclusive to Evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Church. Notable people with the given name Luther include: First name Luther Adler (1903–1984), American actor Luther Aholo (c. 1833–1888), Hawaiian politician Luther Allison (1939–1997), American blues guitarist Luther Archimède (born 1999), Guadeloupean footballer Luther Badger (1785–1868), American congressman from New York Luther E. The surname Wolfe: Alan Wolfe, political scientist and sociologist Andy Wolfe, American college basketball player Arthur M. Wolfe, American astrophysicist Beatie Wolfe, Anglo-American artist and pioneer Bernard Wolfe, American writer Bernie Wolfe (ice hockey) (born 1951), Canadian National Hockey League player Bertram Wolfe, American scholar Billy Wolfe (1896–1963), American wrestling promoter Bob Wolfe (clergyman) (Robert Wolfe), 20th-century American clergyman, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Bob Wolfe (American football) (1946–2023), American football coach Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, p. Luther is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 64K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Luther reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Luther

English

The name Luther is a masculine name of German origin meaning army. It was once exclusive to Evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Church. Notable people with the given name Luther include: First name Luther Adler (1903–1984), American actor Luther Aholo (c. 1833–1888), Hawaiian politician Luther Allison (1939–1997), American blues guitarist Luther Archimède (born 1999), Guadeloupean footballer Luther Badger (1785–1868), American congressman from New York Luther E.

Surname: Wolfe

English

Alan Wolfe, political scientist and sociologist Andy Wolfe, American college basketball player Arthur M. Wolfe, American astrophysicist Beatie Wolfe, Anglo-American artist and pioneer Bernard Wolfe, American writer Bernie Wolfe (ice hockey) (born 1951), Canadian National Hockey League player Bertram Wolfe, American scholar Billy Wolfe (1896–1963), American wrestling promoter Bob Wolfe (clergyman) (Robert Wolfe), 20th-century American clergyman, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Bob Wolfe (American football) (1946–2023), American football coach Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, p.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Luther is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Luther by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Luther Wolfe

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Luther Wolfe:

1
Expression Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

9
Personality Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Luther?
The first name Luther originates from English. The name Luther is a masculine name of German origin meaning army. It was once exclusive to Evangelical Protestants honoring the ecclesiastical reformer and theologian Martin Luther, founder of the Protestant Church. Notable people with the given name Luther include: First name Luther Adler (1903–1984), American actor Luther Aholo (c. 1833–1888), Hawaiian politician Luther Allison (1939–1997), American blues guitarist Luther Archimède (born 1999), Guadeloupean footballer Luther Badger (1785–1868), American congressman from New York Luther E.
When was Luther most popular?
The name Luther reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Wolfe?
The surname Wolfe originates from English. Alan Wolfe, political scientist and sociologist Andy Wolfe, American college basketball player Arthur M. Wolfe, American astrophysicist Beatie Wolfe, Anglo-American artist and pioneer Bernard Wolfe, American writer Bernie Wolfe (ice hockey) (born 1951), Canadian National Hockey League player Bertram Wolfe, American scholar Billy Wolfe (1896–1963), American wrestling promoter Bob Wolfe (clergyman) (Robert Wolfe), 20th-century American clergyman, founder of the Metropolitan Community Church of Toronto Bob Wolfe (American football) (1946–2023), American football coach Catharine Lorillard Wolfe, p.
How common is the surname Wolfe?
The surname Wolfe is shared by approximately 84K people worldwide.
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