Lovie
Lovie is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Loved one, dear, or affectionate term.
Origin and history
Lovie originated as an English vocabulary name or pet form derived from 'love'. Historically used for both boys and girls in the United States, it reached its peak popularity around the turn of the 20th century. Today it is an extremely rare given name, primarily viewed as an vintage diminutive or term of endearment.
Popularity in the United States
627 babies in the United States have been named Lovie since 1880. It ranks #4049 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- AL (35.3 %)
- GA (35.3 %)
- TX (29.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 10 |
| 1900-1910 | 6 |
| 1910-1920 | 111 |
| 1920-1930 | 121 |
| 1930-1940 | 112 |
| 1940-1950 | 87 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 61 |
| 1970-1980 | 16 |
| 1980-1990 | 38 |
| 1990-2000 | 6 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Lovie
- Lovie Smith: Football Coach, Sports Executive
- Lovie Austin: Musician, Composer
Fun facts
- Lovie was most commonly registered as a given name in the late 19th and early 20th centuries in the United States.
- The name directly derives from the Old English word for love, used historically both as a affectionate nickname and formal given name.