Loval
A hypothetical name of unknown meaning.
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Loval. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Loval today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Loval births was 1926 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Loval. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Loval. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1926
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1926 SSA rank
#4,569
Tracked since 1926
Popularity
Loval: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Loval 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 Loval during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Loval
The name Loval finds its roots in the ancient Etruscan civilization that thrived in what is now modern-day Italy. Dating back to the 8th century BCE, the word "loval" was derived from the Etruscan "lovar," meaning "to honor" or "to revere." This name was often bestowed upon individuals held in high esteem within their communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Loval can be found in the Etruscan inscriptions discovered in the necropolis of Tarquinia, a renowned archaeological site in the region of Lazio. These inscriptions, dating back to the 6th century BCE, suggest that the name was associated with individuals of noble lineage or those who held prominent positions within the Etruscan society.
As the Roman Empire rose to power and absorbed Etruscan culture, the name Loval underwent a slight transformation, becoming "Lovalis" in Latin. This adaptation can be found in several ancient Roman texts, including a reference to a Lovalis Maximus, a respected senator who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century CE.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Loval resurfaced across various European regions, often appearing in historical records and chronicles. One notable figure was Loval de Montfort, a French crusader who participated in the Albigensian Crusade in the 13th century (1208-1218 CE).
During the Renaissance period, the name Loval gained popularity in Italy once again. A prominent figure bearing this name was Loval Boccaccio, a renowned Italian humanist and scholar who lived from 1411 to 1480 CE. His contributions to the study of classical literature and philosophy earned him widespread recognition among the intellectual circles of his time.
In the 17th century, the name Loval found its way into the Germanic regions of Europe. Loval von Hessen, a German military commander and statesman, played a crucial role in the Thirty Years' War (1618-1648 CE), serving as a general in the Imperial Army.
Another noteworthy figure was Loval Beethoven, a distant relative of the renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven. Born in 1745 CE, Loval Beethoven was a respected musician and composer in his own right, though his works have been overshadowed by his more famous kinsman.
People
Loval + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Loval 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
Loval: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Loval?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Loval 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 - US residents.
Is Loval a common name?
We classify Loval as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Loval most popular?
The single biggest year for Loval was 1926, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Loval is about 0 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 Loval in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Loval a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Loval in the SSA data are male. 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 Loval still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Loval 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 Loval 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 Americans are named Loval?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.