How Many People Are Named Ovid?

Complete statistics for the name Ovid: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Ovid
Very Rare
Latin

Ovid means 'bird' in Latin and has been a very rare choice for boys since records began. Only 144 people named Ovid live in the US today, making up just 1 in 2,294,667 Americans. The vast majority, 97%, are over 60, showing how this name leans towards older generations.

~144
Living in US
1 in 2,294,667
Americans
1915
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Bird
🌐
Origin
Latin
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Wise Creative
5
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 5 are known for their adaptability and love of freedom.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,316
Worldwide Bearers
#216,692
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
723
🇬🇾 Guyana
265
🇵🇪 Peru
49
🇨🇦 Canada
32
🇬🇧 England
27
🇵🇭 Philippines
26
🇮🇳 India
21
🇮🇩 Indonesia
17
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇨🇴 Colombia
15

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
144 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 96
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
25
Would be 30–60 (3%)
716
Would be over 60 (97%)

All 741 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1915

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
84
Classic Feel
87
Modern Appeal
13
International
86

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Ovid Through the Generations

Ovid peaked in popularity in 1915 with 34 births, but its usage has remained stable ever since. Today, there are 144 people named Ovid in the US, with most being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Ovid is a classic, old-school name that's rarely chosen by younger parents.

✨ Similar Names to Ovid

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Ovid's Latin roots

📄 About the Name Ovid

How Many People Have the Name Ovid?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 144 people in the United States currently share the name Ovid. That works out to roughly 1 in every 2,294,667 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Ovid a Common or Rare Name?

Ovid is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Ovid Mean?

Ovid means "bird" and comes from Latin origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Ovid in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Ovid Most Popular?

The name Ovid reached peak popularity in 1915, with 34 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Ovid?

Approximately 144 people named Ovid live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 741. That works out to roughly 1 in 2,294,667 Americans.

Is Ovid a rare name?

Ovid is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 2,294,667 Americans has this name.

What does the name Ovid mean?

Ovid means "bird" and comes from Latin origins.

Is Ovid more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Ovid are male and 0% are female.

When was Ovid most popular?

Ovid peaked in 1915 with 34 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US144
All-Time Births741
1 in X1 in 2,294,667
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age96
Peak Year1915
World Rank#216,692
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.