Unisex · #5,296 in 2026

Lovell

Current Rank
#5,296
Peak Rank
#845 (1916)
Total Babies
3K
5-Yr Trend
+4%
👧 Girl peak #1,770 (632 total)
👦 Boy peak #845 (3K total)
👦As Boy Name
1886
First Year
2026
Last Year
1916
Peak Year
#845
Peak Rank
3K
Total Count
130
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1901
First Year
2023
Last Year
1924
Peak Year
#1770
Peak Rank
632
Total Count
61
Years Active

The Story of Lovell

As a girl name

Lovell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1901, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1924, when 24 Lovells were born — ranking #1,770 that year. As of 2026, Lovell ranks #13,455 for girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 632 Lovells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1900s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Lovell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1886, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1916, when 46 Lovells were born — ranking #939 that year. As of 2026, Lovell ranks #5,296 for boys with 18 births, holding steady (+4%). In total, more than 3K Lovells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Lovell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Lovell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lovell

What does the name Lovell mean?
Lovell is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1886. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Lovell in 2026?
In 2026, Lovell ranks #5,296 among boys' names in the U.S., with 18 babies given the name that year.
When was Lovell most popular?
Lovell reached its peak popularity in 1916, ranking #845 that year with 46 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Lovell most popular?
Lovell has historically been most popular in West Virginia, Alabama, Mississippi. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Lovell.
Is Lovell a unisex name?
Yes — Lovell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 16% of Lovells assigned female and 84% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Lovell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Lovell include Schuyler, Henery, Vic. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Lovell

Lovell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1886 and has accumulated 3K births in the dataset. Lovell's peak popularity came in 1916 when it ranked #845. Use the chart and map above to compare Lovell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.