Lovell
Below 5 births
2025 SSA
About Lovell
Derived from the French lou meaning "wolf", Lovell is a variation of Lowell, which may appeal thanks to its inclusion of the word "love" in its letters.
Lovell for boys#6316 US
Lovell is a masculine surname-turned-first-name with Anglo-Norman origins. Derived from the Old French 'louvel' meaning 'little wolf,' it was originally a nickname for someone fierce or wolf-like in character. The name entered England after the Norman Conquest and established itself as both a surname and occasional given name. Lovell peaked in popularity in the United States during the 1920s but remains relatively uncommon today. The name carries a sophisticated, gentlemanly quality with its soft consonants and connection to noble medieval families. Some may also appreciate its phonetic resemblance to the word 'love,' giving it a subtly affectionate undertone.
Pronounced LO-vuhl; LUV-uhl.
As of October 2026, Lovell ranked #14446 in US births in 2023 SSA, peaked at #1581 in 1912.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · girls | Births · girls | US rank · boys | Births · boys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | #4,635 | 21 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | #4,097 | 25 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | #4,867 | 20 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | #4,243 | 25 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | #4,634 | 22 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
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