Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name Nova.
National Rank (2025)
#46
All-Time Peak Rank
#32 (2021)
Total U.S. Births
55,783
Unisex Distribution5.5% Boy / 94.5% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Female
💡 The Nova Vibe: This choice is considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.
📖 The Story Behind Nova
According to SSA data, Nova achieved its highest historical rank of #32 in 2021. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2022 with 5,927 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 204.6%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 141 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name Nova scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
+204.6% Growth
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record5,927Births in 2022
Years in Top 100
9yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
141Years
Historical VolatilityHighly Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:52
1890s:187
1900s:279
1910s:629
1920s:891
1930s:657
1940s:369
1950s:283
1960s:402
1970s:589
1980s:360
1990s:289
2000s:1,221
2010s:18,057
2020s:31,518
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesNo-va
Letter Count4 Letters
Spelling ComplexityEasy
Linguistic Profile Narrative: It is an isogram, meaning no two letters are repeated. Longer than 1.4% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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