Nova
boy name#1305 in 2025Nova entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #758 in 2020, ranks #1305 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#1305
rank today
#758
peak (2020)
149
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #909 |
| 1910s | #2904 |
| 1920s | #3503 |
| 1930s | #3294 |
| 1940s | #3284 |
| 1950s | #3552 |
| 1970s | #4988 |
| 1980s | #6065 |
| 1990s | #7026 |
| 2000s | #4563 |
| 2010s | #1662 |
| 2020s | #987 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Nova has been most popular in CA, TX, NY.
Living bearers
About 3,100 people named Nova are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Nova is a kid of about 6 — this name's wave is very recent.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Nova in 2025?
- Nova ranks #1305 among US boy names in 2025, with 149 babies given the name.
- When was the name Nova most popular?
- Nova peaked in 2020, reaching #758 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Nova with classmates?
- Nova will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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