Love

Love is a boy's name of Scandinavian origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 25 boys in the United States.

Love at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Scandinavian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Love

Love belongs to the Scandinavian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Love first appears in Social Security records in 1882. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #585 in 1890, and in 2024 25 babies received the name — 967 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Love in US records

First recorded (US)
1882
Best US rank
#585 in 1890
Peak year
2022
Babies named Love in 2024
25
Total since 1880
967

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Love mean?

The meaning of Love is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Scandinavian origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Love a boy or girl name?

Love is a boy name. In 2024, 25 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Love?

Love comes from the Scandinavian tradition.

How popular is the name Love?

Love first appears in US records in 1882. Its best-ever ranking was #585 in 1890, and 25 babies were given the name in 2024.

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