Lovada
A feminine name derived from the English word "love".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Lovada. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Lovada today is around 76 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lovada births was 1919 (7 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lovada. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Lovada is about 76 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Lovadas were born before 1960.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Lovada. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1919
7 babies that year
Average age
76
years old
1959 SSA rank
#5,953
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Lovada: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lovada from the 1910s through to the 1950s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 22 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1920s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lovada by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Lovada during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lovada
The name Lovada is believed to have originated from the Old English language, with roots dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period around the 5th century AD. It is derived from the Old English word "lufian," meaning "to love" or "to cherish," and the suffix "-ada," which was commonly used to form feminine names.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovada can be found in the Domesday Book, a great survey of England commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. In this historical document, a woman named Lovada is listed as a landowner in the county of Berkshire.
During the Middle Ages, the name Lovada gained popularity among the nobility and upper classes in England. One notable bearer of the name was Lovada de Beaumont, a 12th-century noblewoman who was a prominent figure in the court of King Henry II. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her involvement in various charitable endeavors.
Another historical figure with the name Lovada was Lovada Woodville, a 15th-century English courtier who served as a lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth Woodville, the wife of King Edward IV. Lovada Woodville was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and she played a significant role in the political intrigues of the time.
In the 16th century, the name Lovada found its way into literature, appearing in several plays and poems. One of the most famous mentions is in William Shakespeare's play "The Merry Wives of Windsor," where a character named Lovada is briefly mentioned.
Moving into the 17th century, Lovada Fairfax was a notable English botanist and naturalist who made significant contributions to the study of plants. She is credited with introducing several new plant species to England and publishing a comprehensive work on the flora of her native county.
Throughout history, the name Lovada has maintained a sense of affection and endearment, reflecting its linguistic roots. While not as common as some other names, it has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, each leaving their mark on the cultural and historical tapestry of their respective eras.
People
Lovada + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lovada as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with L
Other first names starting with L with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Lovada: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lovada?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lovada going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Lovada a common name?
We classify Lovada as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 61 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lovada most popular?
The single biggest year for Lovada was 1919, when 7 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lovada is about 76 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Lovada in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Lovada a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Lovada in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Lovada still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Lovada in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Lovada can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Lovada?
For a quick modern take, check how many people share the name Lovada on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.