Nerva
girl nameNerva entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #3618 in 1914, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#3618
peak (1914)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3982 |
| 1920s | #4683 |
| 1930s | #4216 |
| 1960s | #6767 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Nerva are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Nerva alive today was born around 1920, making them about 105 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nerva in 2025?
- Nerva is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Nerva most popular?
- Nerva peaked in 1914, reaching #3618 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Nerva with classmates?
- Nerva will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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