Total births
10
Unisex name · since 1921
Loverne
Since 1921, U.S. Social Security records show 10 babies named Loverne, peaking in 1921. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 10
- total births
- 1921–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
10 boys have been named Loverne since 1921, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Loverne recorded 10 times among boys since 1921, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys 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 1921 to 1940.
- 10 total births
- 1921–1940 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
10 boys have been named Loverne since 1921, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1940.
- 10
- total births
- 1921–1940
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Loverne was born in this single decade.
1921
Single peak year
5 babies were named Loverne in 1921 - its busiest year on record.
Loverne's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Loverne's full recorded timeline at 1940, 50% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 50% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1921, with just 5 recorded births.
Loverne at a glance
Last recorded 1940Peak year
1921
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1921
Loverne popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1921–1940
- Peak year (1921)
- 5
- Annual births at peak, across 20 years of records
Loverne popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1947 (Loverne as girls' name)
Loverne by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Loverne's strongest decade.
5 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Loverne births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1920s
1920s
5 births
- 1940s
1940s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 5 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loverne? ▼
Since 1921, Social Security records show 10 babies named Loverne. The most recent recorded year was 1940. Its busiest year on record was 1921, with 5 births.
When was Loverne most popular? ▼
Loverne was most popular in the 1920s decade with 5 total births. The single peak year was 1921.
Is Loverne a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Loverne is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 10 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Loverne been used? ▼
Records for Loverne go back to 1921, giving 20 years of history through 1940.
What names are similar to Loverne? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Lovell, Love, Lovie, Lovett, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Loverne's data
- Loverne's usage has stayed within range of its 1920s decade-level peak (5 total births) through the 1940s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Loverne
Nearby Names Like Loverne
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loverne
Lovell Boy
#4583 3,412 births
Love Boy
#4206 988 births
Lovie Boy
627 births
Lovett Boy
319 births
Lovelace Boy
142 births
Compare Loverne side by side: Loverne vs Lovell Loverne vs Love Loverne vs Lovie
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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, 1921–1940 (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. "Loverne: Baby Name Since 1921 - 10 Births, Peak 1921." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loverne. 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 Loverne 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.