
The short answer
Love is a feminine name used in Swedish. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Swedish form of Louis." It ranked #957 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, swedish form of Louis. The entry lists its usage as Swedish.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Love ranked #957 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #957 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Love mean?
Behind the Name does not give Love a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: swedish form of Louis.
Is Love a popular name?
Love ranked #957 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Love a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Love appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it masculine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Love (1) — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.