Love
boy name#4707 in 2025Love entered the US charts in 1882, peaked at #566 in 1890, ranks #4707 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1882–2025
#4707
rank today
#566
peak (1890)
21
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #770 |
| 1890s | #905 |
| 1900s | #1030 |
| 1910s | #1970 |
| 1920s | #2380 |
| 1930s | #2469 |
| 1940s | #3165 |
| 1950s | #3301 |
| 1960s | #3930 |
| 1970s | #4266 |
| 1980s | #6271 |
| 1990s | #6886 |
| 2000s | #8559 |
| 2010s | #7840 |
| 2020s | #4489 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Love has been most popular in CA.
Living bearers
About 500 people named Love are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Love alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Love in 2025?
- Love ranks #4707 among US boy names in 2025, with 21 babies given the name.
- When was the name Love most popular?
- Love peaked in 1890, reaching #566 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Love with classmates?
- Love will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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