How Many People Are Named Nova?

Curious about how common the name Nova is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 54,140
Popularity Level Rare
Probability 1 in 6,095 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 54,140 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nova.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 6,095 people has this name.

This classification places Nova in the Rare category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Nova

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Rare

Probability: 1 in 6,095 people

Total Count

54,140

Top 25%

Gender Distribution

Male: 3,077
Female: 51,063

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 14

  • Young (<30) 49,089
  • Adult (30–60) 1,280
  • Old (>60) 3,771

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 105
  • Alabama 901
  • Arkansas 723
  • Arizona 889
  • California 4,339
  • Colorado 762
  • Connecticut 389
  • DC 90
  • Delaware 159
  • Florida 2,757
  • Georgia 2,187
  • Hawaii 162
  • Iowa 546
  • Idaho 257
  • Illinois 1,587
  • Indiana 1,451
  • Kansas 471
  • Kentucky 1,010
  • Louisiana 825
  • Massachusetts 545
  • Maryland 867
  • Maine 170
  • Michigan 1,689
  • Minnesota 720
  • Missouri 1,342
  • Mississippi 542
  • Montana 124
  • North Carolina 2,138
  • North Dakota 142
  • Nebraska 290
  • New Hampshire 130
  • New Jersey 830
  • New Mexico 203
  • Nevada 485
  • New York 2,175
  • Ohio 2,298
  • Oklahoma 1,072
  • Oregon 521
  • Pennsylvania 1,975
  • Rhode Island 97
  • South Carolina 873
  • South Dakota 150
  • Tennessee 1,415
  • Texas 4,349
  • Utah 570
  • Virginia 1,124
  • Vermont 47
  • Washington 971
  • Wisconsin 901
  • West Virginia 334
  • Wyoming 87
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Nova?

Approximately 54,140 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Nova, based on statistical analysis.

Is Nova a rare name?

Nova is considered Rare when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.