Unisex · #4,551 in 2026

Ovell

Current Rank
#4,551
Peak Rank
#3,219 (1919)
Total Babies
34
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #3,219 (34 total)
👦 Boy peak #3,252 (16 total)
👧As Girl Name
1910
First Year
1930
Last Year
1919
Peak Year
#3219
Peak Rank
34
Total Count
5
Years Active
👦As Boy Name
1916
First Year
1935
Last Year
1935
Peak Year
#3252
Peak Rank
16
Total Count
3
Years Active

The Story of Ovell

As a girl name

Ovell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1910, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 9 Ovells were born — ranking #3,219 that year. As of 2026, Ovell ranks #4,551 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 34 Ovells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Ovell first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1935, when 6 Ovells were born — ranking #3,252 that year. As of 2026, Ovell ranks #3,252 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 16 Ovells have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Ovell

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ovell is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Ovell

What does the name Ovell mean?
Ovell is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1910. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Ovell in 2026?
In 2026, Ovell ranks #4,551 among girls' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Ovell most popular?
Ovell reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #3,219 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Ovell most popular?
Ovell has historically been most popular in Alabama. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Ovell.
Is Ovell a unisex name?
Yes — Ovell is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 68% of Ovells assigned female and 32% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Ovell?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ovell include Armetta, Oler, Clotile. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ovell

Ovell is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1910 and has accumulated 34 births in the dataset. Ovell's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #3,219. Use the chart and map above to compare Ovell's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.