Total births
418
Girls' name · since 1892
Ovella
Since 1892, U.S. Social Security records show 418 babies named Ovella, peaking in 1924. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 418
- total births
- 1892–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
418 girls have been named Ovella since 1892, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Ovella recorded 418 times among girls since 1892, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls 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 1892 to 1965.
- 418 total births
- 1892–1965 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
418 girls have been named Ovella since 1892, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1965.
- 418
- total births
- 1892–1965
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Ovella was born in this single decade.
1924
Single peak year
20 babies were named Ovella in 1924 - its busiest year on record.
Ovella's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ovella splits its recorded history at 1926: 46% of all births land in the more recent half, 54% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1892 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1924 peak of 20 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ovella at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1924
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1892
Ovella popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1892–1965
- Peak year (1924)
- 20
- Annual births at peak, across 74 years of records
Ovella by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Ovella's strongest decade.
139 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Ovella births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 23
1900s
23 births
- 1910s
1910s
108 births
- 1920s
1920s
139 births
- 1930s
1930s
85 births
- 1940s 36
1940s
36 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 139 births (33% of all-time use).
Ovella by state
Where Ovella concentrates geographically, total births since 1892
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 5 | 1.2% |
Alabama share of Ovella's total US births 1.2%
5 of 418 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ovella? ▼
Since 1892, Social Security records show 418 babies named Ovella. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1924, with 20 births.
When was Ovella most popular? ▼
Ovella was most popular in the 1920s decade with 139 total births. The single peak year was 1924.
Where is Ovella most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ovella are Alabama (5 births).
How long has the name Ovella been used? ▼
Ovella has been recorded in Social Security data since 1892, spanning 74 years of data through 1965.
What names are similar to Ovella? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Oveta, Oveda, Ovetta, Ovee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ovella's data
- Ovella's decade-level peak was the 1920s (139 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Ovellas (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Alabama 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 Ovella
Nearby Names Like Ovella
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ovella
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Oveda Girl
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Ovetta Girl
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Ovee Girl
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Ovelia Girl
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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, 1892–1965 (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. "Ovella: Baby Name Since 1892 - 418 Births, Peak 1924." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ovella. 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 Ovella 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.