A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Lovina since 1880
Babies named Lovina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2023, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Lovina's real moment was 1881.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 72 |
| 1890s | 107 |
| 1900s | 122 |
| 1910s | 215 |
| 1920s | 231 |
| 1930s | 177 |
| 1940s | 135 |
| 1950s | 102 |
| 1960s | 102 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 155 |
| 1990s | 196 |
| 2000s | 253 |
| 2010s | 274 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Lovina first entered U.S. birth records in 1880, and reached its peak rank of 3389 the following year in 1881, when it was most common in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York. After a long period of rarity, the name began a revival trajectory in 1985, and by 2025 it had risen to approximately 1 in 35,717 births. While its exact etymology is debated, Lovina likely combines the positive sentiment of 'love' with the fashionable suffix '-ina', a pattern seen in many late 19th-century coinages. The name's steady return suggests an enduring appeal, particularly among families seeking a vintage yet distinct choice.
The name Lovina is first recorded in the United States in the 1880s, with the highest usage in Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York during that decade. It is likely a coinage from the English word "love" combined with the popular feminine suffix "-ina". Some sources also connect it to the Latin name Lovinus, a diminutive of Lupus, meaning "wolf". The name saw a revival beginning in the mid-1980s.
Where Lovina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Lovie, Vina, Lovi
Sibling names for Lovina
Names that share Lovina's style, for a brother or sister.
