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

Female
94.3%
Male
5.7%

This name is Primarily Female

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 12.0 years old

Young (<30) 49,159
90.8%
Adult (30–60) 1,295
2.4%
Senior (>60) 3,686
6.8%

📈 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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