Lovely
Meaninglovely · English
- US rank
- #2,214
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,903 in 2023
83 babies were named Lovely in the US in 2025. It has climbed 227 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lovely you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 19,380 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lovely, 83 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lovely would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLovely first shows up in US birth records in 1917, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 108 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,903.
- Then vs nowLovely is 2.6× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 50,505 baby girls; in 2025, about 1 in 19,380.
- TrendLovely has climbed 227 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #2,214. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Lovely means “lovely”.
About the name Lovely
Lovely is a girl name of English origin meaning “lovely”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-ely”. US birth records list Lovely for girls from 1918 to 2025, in 83 of those 108 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,903 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #2,214, with 83 babies.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 6.2 | 162,602 girls |
| 1920s | 3.5 | 289,855 girls |
| 1930s | 2.7 | 364,964 girls |
| 1940s | 2.8 | 358,423 girls |
| 1950s | 2.5 | 393,701 girls |
| 1960s | 1.3 | 763,359 girls |
| 1970s | 5.7 | 176,678 girls |
| 1980s | 9.3 | 107,759 girls |
| 1990s | 13 | 74,460 girls |
| 2000s | 23 | 42,680 girls |
| 2010s | 42 | 23,585 girls |
| 2020s | 54 | 18,639 girls |
More English girl names
- Girl name: Olivia · olive tree
- Girl name: Charlotte · free
- Unisex name: Harper · harp player
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- Girl name: Lily · lily flower
- Girl name: Lucy · light
- Girl name: Lainey · possibly light
- Girl name: Scarlett · scarlet red
Questions about the name Lovely
What does the name Lovely mean?
Lovely means “lovely” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lovely?
Lovely has English roots in our records. Other English names include Olivia, Charlotte, Harper.
Is Lovely a boy or girl name?
Lovely is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lovely?
Lovely ranked #2,214 for US girls in 2025, given to 83 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,903).