Lovina
Lovina is a girl's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Likely 'loved' or an elaboration of Lavinia.
Origin and history
Lovina is a feminine given name likely derived as an elaboration of Lavinia or created as a modern variant combining traditional roots. It has historical usage among Pennsylvania Dutch and Amish communities in North America. Today, it remains a rare but steadily chosen name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
2,479 babies in the United States have been named Lovina since 1880. It ranks #3549 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1876.
States where it is most popular
- PA (27.8 %)
- OH (23.6 %)
- MO (18.4 %)
- IN (16.1 %)
- NY (11.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 72 |
| 1890-1900 | 107 |
| 1900-1910 | 122 |
| 1910-1920 | 215 |
| 1920-1930 | 231 |
| 1930-1940 | 177 |
| 1940-1950 | 135 |
| 1950-1960 | 102 |
| 1960-1970 | 102 |
| 1970-1980 | 113 |
| 1980-1990 | 155 |
| 1990-2000 | 196 |
| 2000-2010 | 253 |
| 2010-2019 | 274 |
| 2020-2029 | 225 |
Fun facts
- Lovina has historically been a popular given name within Pennsylvania Dutch and Old Order Amish communities.
- Etymologists often view Lovina as an English sound variant or phonetic adaptation of the classical name Lavinia.