Holding steady.
Popularity of Clova since 1905
Babies named Clova per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1915, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Clova's real moment was 1905.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 52 |
| 1920s | 40 |
| 1930s | 25 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Clova is a rare name, first recorded in the United States in 1905. It reached its peak usage in that same year, 1905, after which it essentially vanished from the Social Security data. The name's origin is unclear; it may be a variant of the spice name Clove or a creative coinage. With no recorded births in recent years, Clova remains an obscure choice. Its trajectory has been stable at zero usage after its initial spike, reflecting a name that never gained traction in the mainstream.
Clova first appeared in the United States in the early 20th century, with its earliest recorded use in 1905. It is not a traditional name with a clear etymological root; it may be a variant of the spice name Clove or an invented name. The name has seen very limited usage, remaining rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Clo
Sibling names for Clova
Names that share Clova's style, for a brother or sister.
