Luster Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationLUS-ter / ˈlʌstərEnglish; Latin
Meaning
English: brightness; Latin: shine
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Luster is derived from the English word meaning brightness or sheen. It can also be traced back to the Latin word 'lustrare', which means to illuminate or shine. Historically, names related to light and brightness have been used to symbolize purity and clarity. Luster is not commonly used as a given name, making it relatively unique.
Trend Summary
Luster is an uncommon name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Luster was first seen in the United States in 1882. Luster has ranked as high as #853 nationally, which occurred in 1920, and has been most popular in Mississippi, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Luster has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Luster (1958)
State | Births | Share |
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MS | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
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1882 | 5 |
1893 | 7 |
1896 | 5 |
1898 | 5 |
1899 | 9 |
1900 | 10 |
1901 | 8 |
1903 | 5 |
1904 | 12 |
1905 | 9 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 9 |
1912 | 8 |
1913 | 11 |
1914 | 19 |
1915 | 15 |
1916 | 31 |
1917 | 26 |
1918 | 25 |
1919 | 25 |
1920 | 37 |
1921 | 32 |
1922 | 24 |
1923 | 27 |
1924 | 28 |
1925 | 28 |
1926 | 18 |
1927 | 27 |
1928 | 15 |
1929 | 19 |
1930 | 18 |
1931 | 20 |
1932 | 20 |
1933 | 26 |
1934 | 16 |
1935 | 21 |
1936 | 15 |
1937 | 19 |
1938 | 19 |
1939 | 14 |
1940 | 15 |
1941 | 14 |
1942 | 16 |
1943 | 15 |
1944 | 20 |
1945 | 21 |
1946 | 17 |
1947 | 18 |
1948 | 17 |
1949 | 16 |
1950 | 19 |
1951 | 15 |
1952 | 13 |
1953 | 12 |
1954 | 18 |
1955 | 14 |
1956 | 15 |
1957 | 14 |
1958 | 18 |
1959 | 9 |
1960 | 9 |
1961 | 13 |
1962 | 8 |
1963 | 8 |
1964 | 12 |
1965 | 7 |
1966 | 12 |
1967 | 10 |
1971 | 9 |
1972 | 7 |
1977 | 8 |
1988 | 6 |