Lovey
Girl name · American · English
Meaningbeloved · English
- US rank
- #5,554
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #920 in 1883
22 babies were named Lovey in the US in 2025. It has climbed 771 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1883–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Lovey you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 72,993 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Lovey, 22 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Lovey would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryLovey first shows up in US birth records in 1883, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 142 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1883, when it ranked #920. Today it's #5,554, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendLovey has climbed 771 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #5,554. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn English, Lovey means “beloved”. Our records link it to American and English roots.
About the name Lovey
Lovey is a girl name of American and English origin meaning “beloved”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with L and ending in “-vey”. US birth records list Lovey for girls from 1883 to 2025, in 100 of those 143 years. Its best year was 1883, when it ranked #920 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #5,554, with 22 babies.
Origin:American namesEnglish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 21 | 47,978 girls |
| 1890s | 16 | 61,463 girls |
| 1900s | 21 | 46,751 girls |
| 1910s | 14 | 71,788 girls |
| 1920s | 11 | 88,028 girls |
| 1930s | 8.5 | 117,647 girls |
| 1940s | 4.9 | 205,339 girls |
| 1950s | 3.0 | 330,033 girls |
| 1960s | 1.8 | 558,659 girls |
| 1970s | 1.5 | 666,667 girls |
| 1980s | 2.2 | 446,429 girls |
| 1990s | 0.3 | 3,571,429 girls |
| 2000s | 2.1 | 465,116 girls |
| 2010s | 3.5 | 284,900 girls |
| 2020s | 8.0 | 124,481 girls |
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Questions about the name Lovey
What does the name Lovey mean?
Lovey means “beloved” in English.
What is the origin of the name Lovey?
Lovey has American, English roots in our records. Other American names include Lainey, Daisy, Josie.
Is Lovey a boy or girl name?
Lovey is a girl name.
How popular is the name Lovey?
Lovey ranked #5,554 for US girls in 2025, given to 22 babies. Its best year was 1883 (#920).