How popular is the name Ovid in 2025?

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

When was the name Ovid most popular?

Ovid peaked in 1894, reaching #787 among US boy names.

Ovid will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Ovid entered the US charts in 1886, peaked at #787 in 1894, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#787

peak (1894)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

About 200 people named Ovid are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Ovid alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Ovid in 2025?: Ovid is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Ovid most popular?: Ovid peaked in 1894, reaching #787 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Ovid with classmates?: Ovid will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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