Total births
28
Unisex name · since 1914
Ovel
Ovel has 28 recorded births since 1914 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1918 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 28
- total births
- 1914–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
Ovel is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 28 have been recorded since 1914.
Social Security Administration records show Ovel recorded 28 times among boys since 1914, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1914 to 1926.
- 28 total births
- 1914–1926 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 61% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
28 boys have been named Ovel since 1914, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1926.
- 28
- total births
- 1914–1926
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 61%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
61% of everyone ever named Ovel was born in this single decade.
1918
Single peak year
6 babies were named Ovel in 1918 - its busiest year on record.
Ovel's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ovel's SSA record in two at 1920 and the more recent half accounts for 61% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 39%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1914, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1918 peak of 6, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ovel at a glance
Last recorded 1926Peak year
1918
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1914
Ovel popularity over time - boys
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1914–1926
- Peak year (1918)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 13 years of records
Ovel popularity over time - girls
5 total births recorded since 1922 (Ovel as girls' name)
Ovel by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ovel's strongest decade.
17 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 61% of all-time use.
Ovel births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
17 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 17 births (61% of all-time use).
Ovel by state
Where Ovel concentrates geographically, total births since 1914
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Kentucky | | 5 | 17.9% |
Kentucky share of Ovel's total US births 17.9%
5 of 28 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ovel? ▼
Since 1914, Social Security records show 28 babies named Ovel. The most recent recorded year was 1926. Its busiest year on record was 1918, with 6 births.
When was Ovel most popular? ▼
Ovel was most popular in the 1920s decade with 17 total births. The single peak year was 1918.
Where is Ovel most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ovel are Kentucky (5 births).
Is Ovel a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Ovel is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name it has 28 births, and as a girl's name it has 5 births.
How long has the name Ovel been used? ▼
Records for Ovel go back to 1914, giving 13 years of history through 1926.
What names are similar to Ovel? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Overton, Oved, Ove, Ovell, and 1 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Ovel's data
- Kentucky records the most Ovels (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Kentucky 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.
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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, 1914–1926 (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. "Ovel: Baby Name Since 1914 - 28 Births, Peak 1918." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ovel. 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 Ovel 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.