Ova
Every Ova since 1881 — 1,892 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ova
Ova is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1881, 1,892 American babies have been named Ova — about 72% girls and 28% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1918, when 71 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
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 Ova stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ova year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | — | — |
| 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | 5 | #17,006 | — | — |
| 2022 | 12 | #8,918 | — | — |
| 2021 | 10 | #10,133 | — | — |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,870 | — | — |
| 2019 | — | — | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | — | — |
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| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
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| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | 5 | #7,050 | — | — |
| 1955 | 6 | #5,671 | 8 | #3,141 |
| 1950 | — | — | 5 | #4,060 |
| 1945 | 5 | #5,074 | 6 | #3,230 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,872 | 12 | #2,158 |
| 1935 | 17 | #1,983 | 12 | #2,215 |
| 1930 | 13 | #2,531 | 13 | #2,270 |
| 1925 | 51 | #1,071 | 20 | #1,788 |
| 1920 | 42 | #1,184 | 8 | #3,417 |
| 1915 | 40 | #1,070 | 22 | #1,496 |
| 1910 | 21 | #962 | 5 | #1,783 |
| 1905 | 18 | #892 | — | — |
| 1900 | 18 | #912 | — | — |
| 1895 | 20 | #721 | — | — |
| 1890 | 13 | #784 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #1,063 |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ova in 2025?
Ova did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Ova?
1,892 babies have been named Ova in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ova most popular?
Ova peaked in 1918, when 71 newborns received the name.
Is Ova a boy or girl name?
Ova is used for both: about 72% of babies named Ova have been girls and 28% boys.
Is the name Ova rising or falling?
Ova is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.