How Many People Are Named Tove?
Complete statistics for the name Tove: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Tove, a very rare female name, is held by just 249 people in the US, making up 1 in 1,325,754 Americans. It's a genuinely modern name, with 60% of its bearers under 30.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 8 symbolizes leadership, success, and material achievements.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 262 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: 2023Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Tove Through the Generations
Tove has seen a steady rise in popularity, peaking in 2023 with 20 births. The name's current generation skew is notable, with 156 out of 249 individuals being under 30 years old. This trend suggests Tove is favored among younger parents, positioning it as a contemporary choice for newborns.
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Tove's Finnish roots
📄 About the Name Tove
How Many People Have the Name Tove?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 249 people in the United States currently share the name Tove. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,325,754 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Tove a Common or Rare Name?
Tove 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 Tove Mean?
Tove means "Finnish origin, meaning 'dawn'" and comes from Finnish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Tove in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Tove Most Popular?
The name Tove reached peak popularity in 2023, with 20 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Tove?
Approximately 249 people named Tove live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 262. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,325,754 Americans.
Is Tove a rare name?
Tove is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,325,754 Americans has this name.
What does the name Tove mean?
Tove means "Finnish origin, meaning 'dawn'" and comes from Finnish origins.
Is Tove more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Tove are male and 100% are female.
When was Tove most popular?
Tove peaked in 2023 with 20 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.