Lovell
Lovell is a boy's name of French origin.
Meaning
Little wolf.
Origin and history
Lovell originates as an Anglo-Norman French surname derived from the Old French word 'louvel', a diminutive of 'loup' meaning 'wolf'. It originally served as a nickname or habitational identifier before transitioning into a given name in the English-speaking world. In the United States, it has remained a rare, traditional choice for boys throughout recorded history.
Popularity in the United States
3,412 babies in the United States have been named Lovell since 1880. It ranks #2195 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1808.
States where it is most popular
- AL (46.2 %)
- IL (10 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- KY (8.6 %)
- CA (6.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 22 |
| 1900-1910 | 47 |
| 1910-1920 | 280 |
| 1920-1930 | 372 |
| 1930-1940 | 352 |
| 1940-1950 | 367 |
| 1950-1960 | 374 |
| 1960-1970 | 309 |
| 1970-1980 | 315 |
| 1980-1990 | 231 |
| 1990-2000 | 253 |
| 2000-2010 | 187 |
| 2010-2019 | 178 |
| 2020-2029 | 119 |
Famous people named Lovell
- Lovell Birge Harrison: Painter, Artist
- Lovell Augustus Penn: Baseball player
Fun facts
- The name stems from the Old French diminutive 'louvel', which meant 'young wolf' or 'wolf cub'.
- Like many traditional aristocratic English surnames, Lovell gradually adopted secondary usage as a masculine given name.