Love
Love: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Love
- A male given name.
- A female given name.
How popular is Love?
Since 1880, 4,797 girls and 988 boys in the U.S. have been named Love (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #732 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #585 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #957 for girls, with 290 babies given the name.
Names similar to Love
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
Sibling name ideas for Love
Names that peaked around the same time as Love and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Love FAQ
What does the name Love mean?
A male given name. A female given name.
How popular is the name Love?
Since 1880, 4,797 girls and 988 boys in the U.S. have been named Love (83% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #732 in 2023. Its highest rank for boys was #585 in 1890. In 2025 it ranked #957 for girls, with 290 babies given the name.
Is Love a boy or girl name?
Love is used for both boys and girls in the U.S. (4,797 girls and 988 boys since 1880).
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.