Holding steady.
Popularity of Luvina since 1887
Babies named Luvina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1923, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Luvina's real moment was 1887.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 11 |
| 1890s | 28 |
| 1900s | 34 |
| 1910s | 108 |
| 1920s | 115 |
| 1930s | 75 |
| 1940s | 23 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 22 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Luvina is a rare and charming girl's name that first appeared in the United States in 1887, a time when elaborate feminine endings were fashionable. The name's exact meaning is uncertain, though it may share roots with the Latin word for love or be a variant of Alvina. In its debut year, 1887, Luvina reached its peak popularity but never entered the national top 1,000 rankings. According to Social Security data, the name has remained stable in its negligible usage, with no recorded instances in recent decades. Its rarity gives it a vintage appeal for parents seeking an almost unheard-of name from the late 1800s.
Luvina is a rare given name that first appeared in the United States in the late 19th century. Its derivation is not firmly established; it may be a modern coinage based on sounds or an elaborated form of names like 'Lula' or 'Lovina'. The closest Latin root is 'luv-' from 'luvare' (to love), but this connection is speculative. The name saw minimal usage in the 1880s but did not gain widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Luvina
Names that share Luvina's style, for a brother or sister.
