Holding steady.
Popularity of Maclovia since 1913
Babies named Maclovia per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Maclovia's real moment was 1913.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 32 |
| 1930s | 32 |
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Maclovia is a rare feminine name with Breton and French heritage. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1913, with no subsequent usage recorded in recent decades, making it a true rarity. The name is derived from the male Maclovius, a Latin form of the Breton saint's name Malo, who founded the city of Saint-Malo. Though it never ranked among popular names, its connection to a historical saint gives it a distinct, traditional character. The 1913 debut suggests a single birth that year, and since then, the name has remained off the popularity charts. With no recorded usage in the latest year, Maclovia is a unique choice for parents seeking an obscure, saintly name.
Maclovia is the feminine form of Maclovius, a Latinized version of the Breton name Malo. Saint Maclovius (also known as Saint Malo) was a 6th-century Welsh-born Breton saint who founded the city of Saint-Malo in Brittany. The root may be from Gaulish *maglo- meaning 'prince, noble'. The name has been used primarily in French- and Breton-speaking regions, though it remains quite rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Macie, Lovie, Via, Mac
Sibling names for Maclovia
Names that share Maclovia's style, for a brother or sister.
