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UK girl's name

Lyubov

A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "love".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2011. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Lyubov is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Lyubov popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2011 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5785, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 3 births.

This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 2011 to 2011. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

Lyubov is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Lyubov. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2012 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Lyubov ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales in 2011, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2011, when 3 girls were registered as Lyubov.
  • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Lyubov as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5785

2011

Births in 2011

3

Latest year

Peak year

2011

3 births

Estimated living

3

2026

Meaning

What does Lyubov mean?

The name Lyubov originates from the Russian language and culture, with its roots dating back to the medieval period. It is derived from the Russian word "lyubov," which means "love" or "affection." This name was commonly given to girls as a representation of the deep love and affection their parents felt for them.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Lyubov can be found in the Russian Primary Chronicle, a historical text dating back to the 12th century. The chronicle mentions a woman named Lyubov, who was the daughter of a prominent prince during that era.

In the realm of Russian literature, the name Lyubov has been featured in several notable works. For example, in the novel "Eugene Onegin" by Alexander Pushkin, one of the characters is named Lyubov Petrovna. This literary reference has contributed to the popularity and recognition of the name within Russian culture.

Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Lyubov. One of the most famous was Lyubov Orlova (1902-1975), a renowned Soviet film actress and singer who starred in many popular movies during the 1930s and 1940s. Her performances and on-screen presence made her a beloved cultural icon in the Soviet Union.

Another notable figure was Lyubov Kochetova (1892-1976), a Soviet writer and playwright. Her works focused on the lives of ordinary people and their struggles, reflecting the social and political changes of the time. Her play "The Thunderstorm" became a classic of Soviet theater.

In the field of science, Lyubov Sokolova (1896-1989) was a pioneering Soviet mathematician and academic. She made significant contributions to the development of functional analysis and was recognized for her groundbreaking work in the theory of differential equations.

Lyubov Popova (1889-1924) was a prominent Russian avant-garde artist and painter, known for her innovative approach to Cubism and Suprematism. Her bold and abstract works influenced the development of modern art in Russia and beyond.

Lyubov Polishchuk (1949-2006) was a renowned Russian poet and translator. Her poetic works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience, earning her critical acclaim and numerous literary awards during her lifetime.

These are just a few examples of the notable individuals who have carried the name Lyubov throughout history, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the cultural and intellectual fabric of their respective eras.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Decades

Lyubov by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Lyubov was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2010s #5785 3 1

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FAQ

Lyubov: questions and answers

How popular is the name Lyubov in the UK right now?

In 2011, Lyubov was ranked #5785 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Lyubov most popular?

The peak year on record was 2011, with 3 babies registered as Lyubov in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Lyubov?

A feminine name of Russian origin meaning "love".

How many people are called Lyubov in the UK?

A total of 3 babies have been registered as Lyubov across the 1 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.