Luster
Luster is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Shine, radiance, brilliance, or glow.
Origin and history
Luster is an English vocabulary name derived from the word meaning radiance, shine, or brilliance. Historically used occasionally as a masculine given name in the United States, its usage was most notable in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, it remains extremely rare as a first name.
Popularity in the United States
1,120 babies in the United States have been named Luster since 1880. It ranks #3572 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- MS (51.1 %)
- KY (21.4 %)
- TN (12.6 %)
- AR (8.8 %)
- TX (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 26 |
| 1900-1910 | 52 |
| 1910-1920 | 169 |
| 1920-1930 | 255 |
| 1930-1940 | 188 |
| 1940-1950 | 169 |
| 1950-1960 | 147 |
| 1960-1970 | 79 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Derived directly from the English word 'luster', which originated from the Latin 'lustrare', meaning to illuminate.
- Most U.S. birth records for Luster date back to the late 1800s and early 1900s.