Oval Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
The name Oval is most popular in Kentucky, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Oval has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South. Across generations, 'Oval' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1650th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2871st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4925th out of 7552 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4054th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 8681st out of 9204 names. Discover how the name 'Oval' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
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Boy Name Trend
Recent 3-Year Analysis
Girl Name Trend
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✨ Oval Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 44 peak births in 1920
Geographic Spread
Popular across 4 US states, with strongest presence in Kentucky
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Oval"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Oval"
"Oval" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 1650th of 7545 | 337 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 2871st of 6773 | 128 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4925th of 7552 | 35 |
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 4054th of 9107 | 90 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 8681st of 9204 | 6 |
Regional Popularity of "Oval" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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44.42% 1051st/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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85.68% 2016th/2353 |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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77.71% 2217th/2853 |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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Regional Popularity of "Oval" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
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85.97% 2034th/2366 |
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| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
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| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
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| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
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| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
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| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
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| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
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State-by-State Popularity of "Oval"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Oval" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.