Total births
1,364
Unisex name · since 1881
Ova
Since 1881, U.S. Social Security records show 1,364 babies named Ova, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 1,364
- total births
- 1881–2023
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
Ova sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 1,364 recorded since 1881.
Ova has 1,364 recorded births among girls since 1881, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used girls names, busiest in the 1910s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1881 to 2023.
- 1,364 total births
- 1881–2023 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 28% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
1,364 girls have been named Ova since 1881, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 2023.
- 1,364
- total births
- 1881–2023
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 28%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
28% of everyone ever named Ova was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
51 babies were named Ova in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Ova's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ova's SSA record in two at 1917 and the more recent half accounts for 52% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 48%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1881, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1919 peak of 51, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ova at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1881
Ova popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1881–2023
- Peak year (1919)
- 51
- Annual births at peak, across 143 years of records
Ova popularity over time - boys
528 total births recorded since 1885 (Ova as boys' name)
Ova by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Ova's strongest decade.
382 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 28% of all-time use.
Ova births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 56
1880s
56 births
- 1890s
1890s
158 births
- 1900s
1900s
199 births
- 1910s
1910s
382 births
- 1920s
1920s
337 births
- 1930s 146
1930s
146 births
- 1940s 35
1940s
35 births
- 1950s 11
1950s
11 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
- 2020s 35
2020s
35 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 382 births (28% of all-time use).
How Ova compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ova's total volume
Ova vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ova by state
Where Ova concentrates geographically, total births since 1881
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Tennessee | | 174 | 12.8% |
| #2 | Arkansas | | 95 | 7.0% |
| #3 | Kentucky | | 89 | 6.5% |
| #4 | Texas | | 30 | 2.2% |
| #5 | Oklahoma | | 24 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Alabama | | 10 | 0.7% |
| #7 | West Virginia | | 5 | 0.4% |
Tennessee share of Ova's total US births 12.8%
Even split
174 of 1,364 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 7 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ova? ▼
1,364 babies have been named Ova since 1881. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 1919 with 51 births.
When was Ova most popular? ▼
Ova was most popular in the 1910s decade with 382 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Ova most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ova are Tennessee (174 births), Arkansas (95 births), Kentucky (89 births).
Is Ova a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ova is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 1,364 births, and as a boy's name it has 528 births.
How long has the name Ova been used? ▼
Ova has been recorded in Social Security data since 1881, spanning 143 years of data through 2023.
What names are similar to Ova? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oval, Ovaline, Ovada, Ovalee, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ova's data
- Ova's decade-level peak was the 1910s (382 total births); usage has since declined to 35 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Tennessee records the most Ovas (174 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Tennessee names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ova
Nearby Names Like Ova
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ova
Oval Girl
101 births
Ovaline Girl
46 births
Ovada Girl
12 births
Ovalee Girl
7 births
Ovalene Girl
6 births
Compare Ova side by side: Ova vs Oval Ova vs Ovaline Ova vs Ovada
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1881–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ova: Baby Name Since 1881 - 1,364 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ova. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ova draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.