Love
Love is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Affection, devotion, or deep tender feeling.
Origin and history
Love is an English word name derived from the Old English 'lufu', meaning affection or devotion. Historically used as a nickname or middle name, it has recently gained traction as a modern given name for girls in the United States. Its recent usage reflects a broader trend toward virtue-oriented and expressive word names.
Popularity in the United States
4,797 babies in the United States have been named Love since 1880. It ranks #2527 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #837.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.5 %)
- TX (13.7 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (8.2 %)
- GA (6.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 30 |
| 1890-1900 | 79 |
| 1900-1910 | 63 |
| 1910-1920 | 126 |
| 1920-1930 | 139 |
| 1930-1940 | 74 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 22 |
| 1960-1970 | 62 |
| 1970-1980 | 261 |
| 1980-1990 | 139 |
| 1990-2000 | 168 |
| 2000-2010 | 593 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,149 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,854 |
Fun facts
- Word names expressing virtue like Love were occasionally used by Puritans in seventeenth-century England and New England.
- Although long used as a middle name, Love has seen a distinct rise as a first name in the United States during the 2020s.