Lovina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Lovina is a name of Latin origin meaning love. It evolved from the name Lova and has been used since the late 19th century. The name is associated with strong positive traits such as affection and warmth. There is no biblical relevance associated with Lovina.
The name Lovina is most popular in Missouri, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Lovina has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Lovina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1474th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2116th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3488th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5273rd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4856th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5659th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4315th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Lovina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Lovina"
Pronunciation
/ləˈviːnə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Lovina is derived from the Latin word 'amor,' meaning love. It is often considered a variant of the name Lova, which also relates to love.
Meaning
love
Language Evolution
Lova, Lovina
Historical Usage
Lovina gained popularity in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly in English-speaking countries, as a feminine given name.
Variants & Derivatives
Lova, Lovie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Lovina is viewed as a vintage and romantic name, appealing to those who favor unique and meaningful names.
Famous People
Lovina W. C. Rhoads, an American author and educator.
📊 Lovina Name Trend Analysis
Girl Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 48 peak births in 2023
Geographic Spread
Popular across 7 US states, with strongest presence in Missouri
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 7 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Lovina"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Lovina"
"Lovina" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1474th of 9107 | 514 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 2116th of 9204 | 292 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 3488th of 12526 | 224 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5273rd of 19264 | 158 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4856th of 27321 | 288 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5659th of 35406 | 351 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4315th of 30306 | 398 |
Regional Popularity of "Lovina" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Lovina" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
81.85% 1159th/1416 |
- |
100.00% 2366th/2366 |
- |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
100.00% 1546th/1546 |
- | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
100.00% 2227th/2227 |
- | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
100.00% 2937th/2937 |
- | - |
100.00% 4044th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
65.54% 2415th/3685 |
67.62% 3026th/4475 |
- | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
66.11% 3029th/4582 |
58.19% 3005th/5164 |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
43.72% 1742nd/3984 |
49.83% 2236th/4487 |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Lovina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Lovina" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.