Lutie
A feminine name of uncertain etymology, possibly derived from the French word "lutin" meaning elf or sprite.
Name Census estimates that about 26 living Americans carry the first name Lutie. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lutie today is around 95 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lutie births was 1891 (30 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lutie. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lutie is about 95 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Luties were born before 1941.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lutie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
26
~ 1 in 13,182,859 Americans
Peak year
1891
30 babies that year
Average age
95
years old
1954 SSA rank
#5,496
Tracked since 1880
Popularity
Lutie: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lutie from the 1880s through to the 1950s, spanning 8 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1880s, with 180 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1880s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lutie by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lutie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lutie
The name Lutie is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, derived from the root word "lux," meaning light or brightness. It is likely a feminine form of the masculine name Lucius or Lucian, both of which also stem from the Latin word for light.
In the early Christian era, the name Lutie may have been bestowed upon individuals as a reference to the divine light of God or as a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual illumination. However, there are no definitive historical records or ancient texts that directly mention the name Lutie itself.
The earliest documented use of the name Lutie can be traced back to the 16th century in England and other parts of Western Europe. During this period, it was relatively uncommon but still present in various historical records and parish registers.
One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Lutie was Lutie Stanhope (1538-1616), an English noblewoman and courtier during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. She was known for her involvement in various intrigues and scandals at the royal court.
In the 19th century, the name Lutie gained some popularity in the United States, particularly in the Southern states. Lutie A. Bigelow (1833-1905) was an American educator and author from Massachusetts, known for her contributions to educational literature.
Lutie A. Lytle (1875-1955) was an American lawyer and activist from Kansas City, Missouri. She was one of the first African American women to be admitted to the bar in the state of Missouri and worked tirelessly for the advancement of civil rights.
Lutie Eugenia Austin Lytle (1897-1982) was an American author and educator from Kentucky. She wrote several books and short stories that explored themes of race, identity, and the African American experience in the Southern United States.
Lutie Rebecca Stearns (1827-1897) was an American philanthropist and social reformer from Wisconsin. She was actively involved in various charitable organizations and worked to improve the living conditions of the poor and underprivileged.
It is worth noting that while the name Lutie has been present throughout history, it has never been a widely popular or common name. Its usage has remained relatively limited, although it continues to be used, particularly in certain regions of the United States.
People
Lutie + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lutie as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lutie: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lutie?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 26 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lutie going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 13,182,859 US residents.
Is Lutie a common name?
We classify Lutie as "Very Rare". It ranks above 44.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 735 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lutie most popular?
The single biggest year for Lutie was 1891, when 30 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lutie is about 95 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lutie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lutie a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lutie in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lutie still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lutie in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lutie can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lutie?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Lutie, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.