Lovell
Meaninglittle wolf · Old French
- US rank
- #6,143
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #845 in 1886
14 babies were named Lovell in the US in 2025. It has dropped 2,123 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1886–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lovell you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 121,951 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Lovell, 14 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lovell would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLovell first shows up in US birth records in 1886, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 139 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1886, when it ranked #845. Today it's #6,143, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLovell has slipped 2,123 places over the last five years and now sits at #6,143. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningIn Old French, Lovell means “little wolf”. Our records link it to English and French roots.
About the name Lovell
Lovell is a boy name of English and French origin meaning “little wolf”. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ell”. US birth records list Lovell for boys from 1886 to 2025, in 129 of those 140 years. Its best year was 1886, when it ranked #845 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #6,143, with 14 babies.
Origin:English namesFrench names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 14 | 73,801 boys |
| 1890s | 20 | 49,727 boys |
| 1900s | 36 | 28,129 boys |
| 1910s | 44 | 22,873 boys |
| 1920s | 34 | 29,603 boys |
| 1930s | 33 | 29,904 boys |
| 1940s | 25 | 40,064 boys |
| 1950s | 19 | 54,025 boys |
| 1960s | 16 | 61,767 boys |
| 1970s | 19 | 52,576 boys |
| 1980s | 13 | 79,872 boys |
| 1990s | 13 | 77,280 boys |
| 2000s | 9.4 | 106,724 boys |
| 2010s | 9.5 | 105,708 boys |
| 2020s | 11 | 87,209 boys |
Other spellings of Lovell
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Lovell
What does the name Lovell mean?
Lovell means “little wolf” in Old French.
What is the origin of the name Lovell?
Lovell has English, French roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Lovell a boy or girl name?
Lovell is a boy name.
How popular is the name Lovell?
Lovell ranked #6,143 for US boys in 2025, given to 14 babies. Its best year was 1886 (#845).