Total births
21
Boys' name · since 1883
Lute
Since 1883, U.S. Social Security records show 21 babies named Lute, peaking in 1927. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 21
- total births
- 1883–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
21 boys have been named Lute since 1883, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Lute recorded 21 times among boys since 1883, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1883 to 2009.
- 21 total births
- 1883–2009 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 48% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
21 boys have been named Lute since 1883, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2009.
- 21
- total births
- 1883–2009
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 48%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
48% of everyone ever named Lute was born in this single decade.
1927
Single peak year
6 babies were named Lute in 1927 - its busiest year on record.
Lute's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Lute's SSA record in two at 2004 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1883, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1927 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Lute at a glance
Last recorded 2009Peak year
1927
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1883
Lute popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1883–2009
- Peak year (1927)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 127 years of records
Lute by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Lute's strongest decade.
10 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 48% of all-time use.
Lute births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s
1880s
5 births
- 1920s
1920s
6 births
- 2000s
2000s
10 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 10 births (48% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lute? ▼
21 babies have been named Lute since 1883. It was last recorded in 2009. The peak year was 1927 with 6 births.
When was Lute most popular? ▼
Lute was most popular in the 2000s decade with 10 total births. The single peak year was 1927.
How long has the name Lute been used? ▼
Records for Lute go back to 1883, giving 127 years of history through 2009.
What names are similar to Lute? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Luther, Luthur, Lutrell, Luthor, and 2 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
Keep exploring Lute
Nearby Names Like Lute
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lute
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Luthur Boy
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Lutrell Boy
15 births
Luthor Boy
15 births
Lutalo Boy
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Compare Lute side by side: Lute vs Luther Lute vs Luthur Lute vs Lutrell
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1883–2009 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lute: Baby Name Since 1883 - 21 Births, Peak 1927." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lute. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lute draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.