How Many People Are Named Nova?
54,140
people in the United States are named Nova
1 in 6,187 people has this name
Popularity Rank
#1037
💎 Rare
Population Percentage
0.0162%
Of US population
Peak Year
2022
6,191 births
Trend
↑
Rising
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Origin:
English
Pronunciation:
NO-və
Gender:
Primarily Female
Meaning:
Derived from Latin novus meaning "new". It was first used as a name in the 19th century.
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Female
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 12.0 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Texas
4,349
California
4,339
Florida
2,757
Ohio
2,298
Georgia
2,187
New York
2,175
North Carolina
2,138
Pennsylvania
1,975
Michigan
1,689
Illinois
1,587
💡 Fun Facts About "Nova"
- 5,220 babies were named Nova in 2024
- Most popular in the year 2022
- Currently rising in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in Texas
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