Total births
295
Girls' name · since 1910
Loveta
Since 1910, U.S. Social Security records show 295 babies named Loveta, peaking in 1918. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 295
- total births
- 1910–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
Loveta is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 295 have been recorded since 1910.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Loveta has been recorded 295 times among girls since 1910, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1930s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1910 to 1962.
- 295 total births
- 1910–1962 years on record
- 1930s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
295 girls have been named Loveta since 1910, peaking in the 1930s, last recorded in 1962.
- 295
- total births
- 1910–1962
- years on record
- 1930s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1930s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Loveta was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
20 babies were named Loveta in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Loveta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Loveta's SSA record in two at 1930 and the more recent half accounts for 47% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 53%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1913, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 20, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Loveta at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1910
Loveta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1910–1962
- Peak year (1918)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Loveta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1930s was Loveta's strongest decade.
89 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Loveta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
67 births
- 1920s
1920s
88 births
- 1930s
1930s
89 births
- 1940s
1940s
37 births
- 1950s 8
1950s
8 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1930s at 89 births (30% of all-time use).
Loveta by state
Where Loveta concentrates geographically, total births since 1910
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Oklahoma | | 19 | 6.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 18 | 6.1% |
| #3 | Missouri | | 5 | 1.7% |
Oklahoma share of Loveta's total US births 6.4%
Even split
19 of 295 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Loveta? ▼
Since 1910, Social Security records show 295 babies named Loveta. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 20 births.
When was Loveta most popular? ▼
Loveta was most popular in the 1930s decade with 89 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Loveta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Loveta are Oklahoma (19 births), Texas (18 births), Missouri (5 births).
How long has the name Loveta been used? ▼
Loveta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1910, spanning 53 years of data through 1962.
What names are similar to Loveta? ▼
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 Loveta's data
- Loveta's decade-level peak was the 1930s (89 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Oklahoma records the most Lovetas (19 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Oklahoma 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 Loveta
Nearby Names Like Loveta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Loveta
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Lovina Girl
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Lovely Girl
#2087 2,385 births
Lovella Girl
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Compare Loveta side by side: Loveta vs Lovie Loveta vs Love Loveta vs Lovina
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1910–1962 (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. "Loveta: Baby Name Since 1910 - 295 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/loveta. 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 Loveta 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 June 2026.