How Many People Are Named Lyubov?

Complete statistics for the name Lyubov: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Lyubov
Very Rare
Russian

Lyubov means 'love' in Russian, making it a name rich with emotion. Only 26 people named Lyubov live in the US today, which means just 1 in 12,844,495 Americans share this rare name. The peak year was 2002 with 6 births, showing it's a genuinely modern choice.

~26
Living in US
1 in 12,844,495
Americans
2002
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Love
🌐
Origin
Russian
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Passionate Romantic Sensitive Caring
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, spirituality, and wisdom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,634,964
Worldwide Bearers
#429
Global Rank
🇷🇺 Russia
793,892
🇺🇦 Ukraine
682,326
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
67,129
🇧🇾 Belarus
21,412
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan
17,506
🇹🇯 Tajikistan
15,458
🇰🇬 Kyrgyzstan
14,005
🇺🇸 United States
5,603
🇮🇱 Israel
5,366
🇦🇿 Azerbaijan
2,464

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
26 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 25
21
Would be under 30 (81%)
5
Would be 30–60 (19%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 26 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2002

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
30
Classic Feel
17
Modern Appeal
83
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Lyubov Through the Generations

Lyubov, meaning love in Russian, has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2002 when 6 babies were given this name. Today, there are 26 people named Lyubov in the United States, with most under 30 years old, indicating it's a name embraced by younger generations. This modern name has a strong presence globally, with over 1.6 million living bearers, mostly outside the US, particularly in Russia.

✨ Similar Names to Lyubov

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Lyubov's Russian roots

📄 About the Name Lyubov

How Many People Have the Name Lyubov?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 26 people in the United States currently share the name Lyubov. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,844,495 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Lyubov a Common or Rare Name?

Lyubov is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Lyubov Mean?

Lyubov means "love" and comes from Russian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Lyubov in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Lyubov Most Popular?

The name Lyubov reached peak popularity in 2002, with 6 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Lyubov?

Approximately 26 people named Lyubov live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,844,495 Americans.

Is Lyubov a rare name?

Lyubov is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,844,495 Americans has this name.

What does the name Lyubov mean?

Lyubov means "love" and comes from Russian origins.

Is Lyubov more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Lyubov are male and 100% are female.

When was Lyubov most popular?

Lyubov peaked in 2002 with 6 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US26
All-Time Births26
1 in X1 in 12,844,495
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age25
Peak Year2002
World Rank#429
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.