Lovelyn
Every Lovelyn since 1974 — 416 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Lovelyn
Lovelyn is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,327 in 2025 with 47 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 416 American babies have been named Lovelyn. Its peak came in 2022, when 65 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Lovelyn stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Lovelyn year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47 | #3,327 |
| 2024 | 51 | #3,151 |
| 2023 | 59 | #2,871 |
| 2022 | 65 | #2,675 |
| 2021 | 51 | #3,194 |
| 2020 | 37 | #3,883 |
| 2019 | 12 | #8,894 |
| 2018 | 9 | #11,080 |
| 2017 | 11 | #9,691 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,687 |
| 2015 | 18 | #6,881 |
| 2014 | 7 | #13,980 |
| 2013 | 10 | #10,706 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12,929 |
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| 2004 | 7 | #13,615 |
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| 1985 | 5 | #11,707 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Lovelyn in 2025?
Lovelyn ranked #3,327 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 47 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Lovelyn?
416 babies have been named Lovelyn in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Lovelyn most popular?
Lovelyn peaked in 2022, when 65 newborns received the name.
Is Lovelyn a boy or girl name?
Lovelyn is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Lovelyn rising or falling?
Lovelyn is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.