Holding steady.
Popularity of Luster since 1882
Babies named Luster per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1920, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luster's real moment was 1904.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 26 |
| 1900s | 52 |
| 1910s | 169 |
| 1920s | 255 |
| 1930s | 188 |
| 1940s | 169 |
| 1950s | 147 |
| 1960s | 79 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Luster is a rare American name that saw its highest usage in the early 20th century. According to Social Security data, it was first recorded in 1882 and peaked in 1904, after which its use declined. The name has never ranked among the top 1000 in recent years, with no recorded births in 2025. Its trajectory is stable, showing little revival. While its exact etymology is uncertain, it likely relates to the English word for brightness or an occupational surname. As a concise and distinctive name, it remains a rare choice without strong modern associations.
Luster is a rare name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the English word 'luster', referring to a glossy shine or a person who puts a finish on cloth or metal. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the surname Luster, which has English occupational origins. The name saw modest use in the early 1900s in the United States, peaking in 1904.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lusty
Variants: Lustre
Sibling names for Luster
Names that share Luster's style, for a brother or sister.
