Baby Name Popularity Profile

Novalee

Data-driven SSA statistics, rankings, and historical trends for Novalee.

✦ New meadow 🌍 Other modern nature
National Rank (2025) #977
All-Time Peak Rank #743 Achieved 2024
Total U.S. Births 4,567 since 1880
Unisex Distribution 0.0% Boy / 100.0% Girl Female Archetype
First Recorded 1962 Last seen: 2025
Peak Decade 2020s 379 births in 2024
πŸ’‘ The Novalee Vibe: Considered a Modern Trend. A contemporary choice reflecting current cultural naming rhythms and popularity brackets.

🌍 Meaning & Etymology

Primary Meaning New meadow
Language Origin Other
Origin Type uncertain
Modern American coinage, likely a blend of Nova (Latin for 'new') and Lee (English for 'meadow').
Common Nicknames
Nova Lee Novi
Pronunciation: NO-vΙ™-lee
Themes & Categories
modern nature
Etymology confidence: Low Β· Under review

πŸ“– The Story Behind Novalee

According to SSA data, Novalee achieved its highest historical rank of #743 in 2024. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 2024 with 379 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have increased by 18.1%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 26 consecutive years.

πŸ“Š Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)

Registration footprint of Novalee across 145 years of SSA data.

5-Year Trajectory Declining
10-Year Shift +18.1% Growth
18801920196020002025

πŸ“ˆ Popularity Milestones & Volatility

Busiest Year on Record 379 births in 2024
Years in Top 100 0 yrs
Years in Top 500 0 yrs
Registry Streak 26 yrs
Historical Volatility Stable Profile
Largest 1-Year Jump N/A
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s: 0
1890s: 0
1900s: 0
1910s: 0
1920s: 0
1930s: 0
1940s: 0
1950s: 0
1960s: 18
1970s: 6
1980s: 0
1990s: 0
2000s: 494
2010s: 1,994
2020s: 2,055

πŸ“ Sound & Spelling Structure

Phonetic Syllables No-va-lee
Letter Count 7 letters
Spelling Complexity Moderate
Length Percentile Longer than 54.1% of names
Linguistic Profile: Longer than 54.1% of SSA names. Starts with N, a letter used by only 3.6% of SSA names.

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πŸ“ Authentic State & Regional Rankings

Highest Ranking State Tennessee
Top States Tennessee, Indiana, Florida, Washington, Texas
States with Data 41
State 2025 Rank Total Births Peak Year 5-Yr Velocity
Tennessee #1094 146 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Indiana #605 142 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Florida #1224 203 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Washington Unranked 93 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Texas #896 438 2024 +10.0% Growth
Kentucky #491 91 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Arkansas #639 56 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Colorado #771 61 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Wisconsin Unranked 99 2019 Insufficient historical volume
West Virginia #356 45 2022 Insufficient historical volume
Missouri #714 105 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Oregon Unranked 42 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Ohio #661 191 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Georgia #899 109 2024 Insufficient historical volume
North Carolina #1038 107 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Arizona Unranked 45 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Alabama Unranked 63 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Michigan #1362 124 2021 Insufficient historical volume
California #2053 317 2018 61.5% Decline
Pennsylvania #750 163 2019 Insufficient historical volume
Virginia #1144 61 2022 Insufficient historical volume
New York #1490 185 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Oklahoma Unranked 32 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Minnesota Unranked 43 2015 Insufficient historical volume
South Carolina Unranked 32 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Nebraska Unranked 16 2020 Insufficient historical volume
Massachusetts #974 48 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Idaho Unranked 7 2020 Insufficient historical volume
New Jersey #913 48 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Illinois #988 85 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Connecticut Unranked 18 2021 Insufficient historical volume
Kansas Unranked 17 2017 Insufficient historical volume
New Hampshire Unranked 5 2023 Insufficient historical volume
South Dakota Unranked 5 2019 Insufficient historical volume
North Dakota Unranked 5 2017 Insufficient historical volume
Utah #587 12 2025 Insufficient historical volume
Iowa Unranked 13 2019 Insufficient historical volume
New Mexico Unranked 5 2018 Insufficient historical volume
Mississippi Unranked 11 2024 Insufficient historical volume
Louisiana Unranked 13 2023 Insufficient historical volume
Maryland Unranked 5 2024 Insufficient historical volume

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