Love Unisex
Origin(s)
Pronunciationluhv / lʌvEnglish; Latin
Meaning
English: affection; Latin: beloved
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Love has been used as a given name in English-speaking countries, often reflecting the virtue of love itself. It is more commonly used as a surname. In recent years, it has gained popularity as a first name, particularly for boys, as parents seek unique and meaningful names.
Trend Summary
The name Love has seen a gradual increase in usage as a first name in the United States.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Love was first seen in the United States in 1882. Love has ranked as high as #1361 nationally, which occurred in 2022, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, and California. In the past 5 years the name Love has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Love (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1882 | 5 |
| 1884 | 8 |
| 1885 | 7 |
| 1886 | 9 |
| 1887 | 7 |
| 1888 | 9 |
| 1889 | 6 |
| 1890 | 12 |
| 1891 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1894 | 8 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1898 | 6 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1902 | 9 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1905 | 7 |
| 1906 | 8 |
| 1907 | 6 |
| 1908 | 7 |
| 1909 | 10 |
| 1910 | 8 |
| 1911 | 11 |
| 1912 | 5 |
| 1913 | 5 |
| 1914 | 17 |
| 1915 | 14 |
| 1916 | 15 |
| 1917 | 14 |
| 1918 | 11 |
| 1919 | 15 |
| 1920 | 12 |
| 1921 | 13 |
| 1922 | 17 |
| 1923 | 13 |
| 1924 | 18 |
| 1925 | 11 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1927 | 9 |
| 1928 | 16 |
| 1929 | 9 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1931 | 12 |
| 1932 | 12 |
| 1934 | 10 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 11 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1941 | 7 |
| 1942 | 5 |
| 1943 | 5 |
| 1944 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1949 | 7 |
| 1950 | 7 |
| 1951 | 11 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1959 | 5 |
| 1965 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 7 |
| 1974 | 9 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1978 | 6 |
| 1979 | 7 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1986 | 5 |
| 1988 | 6 |
| 1989 | 6 |
| 1991 | 8 |
| 1992 | 6 |
| 1993 | 8 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 7 |
| 1998 | 7 |
| 1999 | 10 |
| 2000 | 6 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 5 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 12 |
| 2006 | 6 |
| 2007 | 12 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2010 | 12 |
| 2012 | 10 |
| 2014 | 13 |
| 2015 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5 |
| 2017 | 10 |
| 2018 | 9 |
| 2019 | 12 |
| 2020 | 14 |
| 2021 | 21 |
| 2022 | 32 |
| 2023 | 28 |
| 2024 | 25 |