Love
Love is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Affection, deep devotion, or affection for another.
Origin and history
Love is an English vocabulary name derived from the Old English word 'lufu', representing affection and devotion. While historically used as a surname or rare given name, it has seen modern usage as a bold, modern virtue choice. In the U.S., it remains relatively rare for boys but has maintained a consistent presence in birth records.
Popularity in the United States
988 babies in the United States have been named Love since 1880. It ranks #3694 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1786.
States where it is most popular
- GA (55.1 %)
- AL (32.7 %)
- CA (12.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 51 |
| 1890-1900 | 41 |
| 1900-1910 | 59 |
| 1910-1920 | 115 |
| 1920-1930 | 129 |
| 1930-1940 | 79 |
| 1940-1950 | 38 |
| 1950-1960 | 28 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 59 |
| 1980-1990 | 29 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 81 |
| 2020-2029 | 141 |
Fun facts
- Derived from the Old English noun 'lufu', the term has been used as a name and term of endearment for over a millennium.
- Love fits into the modern trend of direct vocabulary names alongside choices like Legend, Royal, and Merit.