Lubov
A girl's name of Russian origin with 17 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 5 letters and two syllables, Lubov hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1932, with 17 total recorded births.
Lubov is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Lubov is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Lubov is a Russian and Ukrainian feminine name meaning love, from the Slavic root lyubov' (любовь). It is an ancient name in the Slavic world, borne by a 4th-century Christian martyr saint. The name is the literal Russian word for love — making it one of the most directly meaningful names in any naming tradition.
Lubov carries extraordinary directness: a name that simply means love, in the most fundamental sense. For families with Russian or Ukrainian heritage, it is a traditional name with deep historical roots and a meaning that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries. Few names anywhere are as transparently beautiful in their meaning.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Lubov's final sounds are sharp, distinct — ending on a consonant gives it a firm, clear close. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Lubov breaks from that pattern, giving it a more distinctive edge.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Lubov's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Lubov has 3+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1932.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | #13930 | ▲ |
| 1930s | 6 | #4203 | — |
The Story of Lubov
A Silent Generation name
Peaking in 1932, Lubov is an elegant vintage name. Girls named Lubov are most likely born between 1932 and 1942.
How rare is Lubov?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Lubov is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1932, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1990s with 11 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(3 years, 1932–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 6 | #13061 |
| 1993 | 5 | #14799 |
| 1932 | 6 | #4203 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1932–1997