How popular is the name Oval in 2025?

Oval is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Oval most popular?

Oval peaked in 1920, reaching #1234 among US boy names.

Oval will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Oval entered the US charts in 1909, peaked at #1234 in 1920, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#1234

peak (1920)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Oval are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Oval alive today was born around 1922, making them about 103 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Oval in 2025?: Oval is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Oval most popular?: Oval peaked in 1920, reaching #1234 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Oval with classmates?: Oval will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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