Novalee
Every Novalee since 1962 — 4,567 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Novalee
Novalee is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #977 in 2025 with 261 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 4,567 American babies have been named Novalee. Its peak came in 2024, when 379 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 Novalee stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Novalee year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 261 | #977 |
| 2024 | 379 | #743 |
| 2023 | 368 | #767 |
| 2022 | 344 | #818 |
| 2021 | 368 | #774 |
| 2020 | 335 | #811 |
| 2019 | 333 | #822 |
| 2018 | 351 | #780 |
| 2017 | 297 | #904 |
| 2016 | 288 | #951 |
| 2015 | 221 | #1,150 |
| 2014 | 169 | #1,375 |
| 2013 | 108 | #1,875 |
| 2012 | 87 | #2,183 |
| 2011 | 83 | #2,271 |
| 2010 | 57 | #3,000 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,699 |
| 2008 | 56 | #3,078 |
| 2007 | 62 | #2,915 |
| 2006 | 45 | #3,543 |
| 2005 | 42 | #3,568 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,161 |
| 2003 | 40 | #3,576 |
| 2002 | 56 | #2,737 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,480 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,917 |
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| 1965 | 5 | #7,228 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Novalee in 2025?
Novalee ranked #977 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 261 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Novalee?
4,567 babies have been named Novalee in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Novalee most popular?
Novalee peaked in 2024, when 379 newborns received the name.
Is Novalee a boy or girl name?
Novalee is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Novalee rising or falling?
Novalee is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.