The baby name Lutz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS').
Lutz is German in Origin.
The baby name Lutz is a Male name , 1 syllables long and is pronounced /lʊts/ (approx. 'LOOTS' or 'LUTS').
Lutz is German in Origin.
Lutz is a compact German given name, chiefly a short form (hypocoristic) of Ludwig, from Old High German Hludwig (hlud 'famous' + wig 'war'), hence the meaning 'famous warrior' or 'renowned in battle.' The -z ending reflects a medieval German pattern for brisk nicknames (compare Fritz from Friedrich or Kunz from Konrad). Lutz also functions as a surname in German-speaking regions.
As a first name it appears in records across Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, with greatest popularity in the mid-20th century; contemporary use has waned, lending it a vintage, no-nonsense appeal. Related forms and cognates include Ludwig (German), Louis/Lewis (French/English), Luis (Spanish/Portuguese), Luigi (Italian), Ludovico (Italian), Ludovic (French/Scots), and Ludvík (Czech). Pet or dialectal variants may appear as Lutzi. Notable bearers have kept the name familiar in modern culture, while its martial etymology and crisp sound make it a distinctive yet rooted choice.
| Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk Lutz Graf Schwerin von Krosigk was a German politician who served as the Minister of Finance during the Nazi regime and briefly as the leading figure in the Flensburg Government at the end of World War II. He is most famous for his role in the Nazi government and his involvement in the economic policies of the era. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Boys | 2025 | #1 | — | 423 |
| JP | 0 | #77 | 1 | 4,057 | |
| Germany | Boys | 0 | #135 | 4,146 | 5,697 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #171 | 4 | 3,954 |
| LU | Girls | 0 | #190 | 1 | 4,850 |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| SI | Boys | 0 | #211 | 1 | 3,402 |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #215 | 6 | 4,970 |
| Germany | 0 | #242 | 219 | 2,542 | |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #250 | 4 | 6,830 |
| DK | Boys | 0 | #328 | 5 | 7,401 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #329 | 3 | 9,639 |
| PL | Boys | 0 | #340 | 1 | 6,459 |
| MY | 0 | #354 | 1 | 12,352 | |
| GH | Boys | 0 | #361 | 1 | 8,138 |
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #408 | 1 | 11,440 |
| Austria | Boys | 0 | #419 | 24 | 2,180 |
| PH | Girls | 0 | #429 | 1 | 13,098 |
| ZA | 0 | #474 | 1 | 14,421 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #505 | 1 | 9,305 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #557 | 1 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #650 | 1 | 16,104 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #738 | 2 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #743 | 1 | 18,093 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #782 | 4 | 12,213 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #825 | 14 | 4,949 |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #913 | 18 | 5,610 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #915 | 1 | 14,098 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #923 | 3 | 15,035 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| NL | Boys | 0 | #933 | 19 | 5,873 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,013 | 2 | 25,931 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,167 | 12 | 25,619 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,179 | 4 | 25,439 |
| MA | 0 | #1,198 | 2 | 20,986 | |
| DZ | 0 | #1,234 | 1 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,236 | 1 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,254 | 1 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,267 | 1 | 17,781 |
| IT | Boys | 0 | #1,457 | 15 | 10,046 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,690 | 2 | 28,008 |
Lutz is popular in 34 countries — most recent births per country:
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