Total births
118
Girls' name · since 1915
Ovetta
Since 1915, U.S. Social Security records show 118 babies named Ovetta, peaking in 1919. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 118
- total births
- 1915–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
Ovetta sits outside today's top ranks for girls, with 118 recorded since 1915.
Social Security Administration records show Ovetta recorded 118 times among girls since 1915, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1915 to 1965.
- 118 total births
- 1915–1965 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 36% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
118 girls have been named Ovetta since 1915, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1965.
- 118
- total births
- 1915–1965
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 36%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
36% of everyone ever named Ovetta was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
7 babies were named Ovetta in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Ovetta's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Ovetta splits its recorded history at 1943: 51% of all births land in the more recent half, 49% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1915 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Ovetta at a glance
Last recorded 1965Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1915
Ovetta popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1915–1965
- Peak year (1919)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Ovetta by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Ovetta's strongest decade.
42 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 36% of all-time use.
Ovetta births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 12
1910s
12 births
- 1920s
1920s
24 births
- 1930s 11
1930s
11 births
- 1940s
1940s
42 births
- 1950s
1950s
24 births
- 1960s 5
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 42 births (36% of all-time use).
Ovetta by state
Where Ovetta concentrates geographically, total births since 1915
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Alabama | | 21 | 17.8% |
Alabama share of Ovetta's total US births 17.8%
21 of 118 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ovetta? ▼
Since 1915, Social Security records show 118 babies named Ovetta. The most recent recorded year was 1965. Its busiest year on record was 1919, with 7 births.
When was Ovetta most popular? ▼
Ovetta was most popular in the 1940s decade with 42 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
Where is Ovetta most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ovetta are Alabama (21 births).
How long has the name Ovetta been used? ▼
Ovetta has been recorded in Social Security data since 1915, spanning 51 years of data through 1965.
What names are similar to Ovetta? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ovella, Oveta, Oveda, Ovee, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ovetta's data
- Ovetta's decade-level peak was the 1940s (42 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Alabama records the most Ovettas (21 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 Ovetta
Nearby Names Like Ovetta
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ovetta
Ovella Girl
418 births
Oveta Girl
216 births
Oveda Girl
205 births
Ovee Girl
#10976 89 births
Ovelia Girl
65 births
Compare Ovetta side by side: Ovetta vs Ovella Ovetta vs Oveta Ovetta vs Oveda
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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, 1915–1965 (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. "Ovetta: Baby Name Since 1915 - 118 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ovetta. 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 Ovetta 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.