Total births
669
Girls' name · since 1891
Lovenia
669 babies named Lovenia in U.S. Social Security records since 1891, with the highest year being 1918. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 669
- total births
- 1891–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Lovenia is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 669 have been recorded since 1891.
Social Security Administration records show Lovenia recorded 669 times among girls since 1891, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1891 to 1980.
- 669 total births
- 1891–1980 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
669 girls have been named Lovenia since 1891, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1980.
- 669
- total births
- 1891–1980
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Lovenia was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
19 babies were named Lovenia in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Lovenia's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Lovenia splits its recorded history at 1934: 41% of all births land in the more recent half, 59% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1891 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1918 peak of 19 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Lovenia at a glance
Last recorded 1980Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1891
Lovenia popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1891–1980
- Peak year (1918)
- 19
- Annual births at peak, across 90 years of records
Lovenia by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Lovenia's strongest decade.
154 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Lovenia births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 18
1890s
18 births
- 1900s 45
1900s
45 births
- 1910s
1910s
124 births
- 1920s
1920s
154 births
- 1930s
1930s
123 births
- 1940s
1940s
98 births
- 1950s 53
1950s
53 births
- 1960s 37
1960s
37 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 6
1980s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 154 births (23% of all-time use).
How Lovenia compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Lovenia's total volume
Lovenia vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Lovenia by state
Where Lovenia concentrates geographically, total births since 1891
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Louisiana | | 99 | 14.8% |
Louisiana share of Lovenia's total US births 14.8%
99 of 669 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Lovenia? ▼
669 babies have been named Lovenia since 1891. It was last recorded in 1980. The peak year was 1918 with 19 births.
When was Lovenia most popular? ▼
Lovenia was most popular in the 1920s decade with 154 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Lovenia most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Lovenia are Louisiana (99 births).
How long has the name Lovenia been used? ▼
Records for Lovenia go back to 1891, giving 90 years of history through 1980.
What names are similar to Lovenia? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lovie, Love, Lovina, Lovely, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Lovenia's data
- Lovenia's decade-level peak was the 1920s (154 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Louisiana records the most Lovenias (99 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Louisiana names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Lovenia
Nearby Names Like Lovenia
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Lovenia
Lovie Girl
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Love Girl
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Lovina Girl
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Lovely Girl
#2087 2,385 births
Lovella Girl
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Compare Lovenia side by side: Lovenia vs Lovie Lovenia vs Love Lovenia vs Lovina
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1891–1980 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Lovenia: Baby Name Since 1891 - 669 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/lovenia. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Lovenia draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.