Lovette
A feminine name derived from the French word for "little love".
Name Census estimates that about 421 living Americans carry the first name Lovette. It is a predominantly female name (97.9% of registrations). The average person named Lovette today is around 40 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Lovette births was 1965 (17 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Lovette. 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.
People living today
421
~ 1 in 814,143 Americans
Peak year
1965
17 babies that year
Average age
40
years old
1934 SSA rank
#3,996
Tracked since 1921
Gender
Gender distribution for Lovette
Lovette leans heavily female at 97.9% of total registrations, but 10 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Lovette as a male name
- Ranked #3,996 in 1934
- 5 male births in 1934
- Peak: 1921 (5 births)
Lovette as a female name
- Ranked #14,448 in 2023
- 6 female births in 2023
- Peak: 1965 (17 births)
Popularity
Lovette: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Lovette from the 1920s through to the 2020s, spanning 11 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1970s, with 104 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1970s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Lovette 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 Lovette during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Lovettes live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Illinois, New York recorded the most babies named Lovette, while New York, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Lovette
The name Lovette has its origins in the French language and can be traced back to the late Middle Ages. It is derived from the Old French word "louvette," which means "little wolf." This name was likely given to children as a playful way of describing their energetic and mischievous nature.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lovette can be found in a medieval French manuscript from the 13th century, where it is mentioned as the name of a young girl from a noble family. However, the name did not gain widespread popularity until the Renaissance period, when it became more common among the French aristocracy.
In the 16th century, a notable figure named Lovette de Montmorency (1523-1589) was a French noblewoman and a member of the influential Montmorency family. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the Protestant Reformation.
Another historical figure bearing the name Lovette was Lovette de Bourbon (1573-1629), a French princess who was a member of the House of Bourbon. She was known for her political influence and her involvement in the religious wars that plagued France during her lifetime.
In the 17th century, a famous French writer and philosopher named Lovette de Gournay (1565-1645) was a close friend and admirer of the philosopher Michel de Montaigne. She is best known for her work in defending and promoting Montaigne's philosophical ideas.
During the 18th century, a notable figure named Lovette de Mirabeau (1749-1800) was a French writer and philosopher who was actively involved in the French Revolution. She was known for her progressive views on women's rights and her advocacy for social and political reform.
Finally, in the 19th century, a French artist named Lovette Morisot (1841-1895) was a prominent member of the Impressionist movement. She is renowned for her paintings that capture the everyday lives of women and children, and her works are celebrated for their use of light and color.
While the name Lovette has French origins, it has been adopted and used in various other cultures and languages over the centuries, although it remains relatively uncommon in modern times. Its historical significance lies in its association with notable figures from French history, particularly those involved in the arts, philosophy, and politics.
People
Lovette + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Lovette 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
Lovette: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Lovette?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 421 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Lovette 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 814,143 US residents.
Is Lovette a common name?
We classify Lovette as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 477 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Lovette most popular?
The single biggest year for Lovette was 1965, when 17 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Lovette is about 40 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Lovette a female name?
Yes, 97.9% of people registered as Lovette 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.
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.