Lovie
Lovie is a girl's name of English origin.
Meaning
Loved one or affection.
Origin and history
Lovie originated in English-speaking regions as a affectionate name derived from the word 'love'. It was historically used as a endearing pet name before becoming an independent given name. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and remains a rare, vintage choice today.
Popularity in the United States
5,887 babies in the United States have been named Lovie since 1880. It ranks #2223 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2000.
States where it is most popular
- TX (23.2 %)
- MS (21.8 %)
- AL (12.2 %)
- GA (8.8 %)
- TN (8.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 201 |
| 1890-1900 | 425 |
| 1900-1910 | 540 |
| 1910-1920 | 961 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,024 |
| 1930-1940 | 726 |
| 1940-1950 | 607 |
| 1950-1960 | 408 |
| 1960-1970 | 226 |
| 1970-1980 | 178 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 95 |
| 2000-2010 | 125 |
| 2010-2019 | 117 |
| 2020-2029 | 101 |
Famous people named Lovie
- Lovie Austin: Pianist, Composer
- Lovie Smith: Football Coach
Fun facts
- Lovie was most popular in the United States around the 1890s and early 1900s as part of a trend of using diminutives as formal given names.
- The name directly reflects the traditional colloquial word 'lovie' or 'love', used as a term of affection.