Holding steady.
Popularity of Novis since 1912
Babies named Novis per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1922, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Novis's real moment was 1936.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 46 | 5 |
| 1920s | 49 | 0 |
| 1930s | 20 | 10 |
| 1940s | 19 | 0 |
| 1950s | 5 | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Novis is an exceptionally rare name, first recorded in 1912. Its peak usage occurred in 1936, yet it never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name has maintained a stable, low level of use through the present day (2025). With no top states to indicate regional preference, Novis remains a distinctive choice. Its etymology is uncertain but likely a modern invention, perhaps drawing on the Latin 'novus' for 'new'.
Novis appears to be a modern invented name, possibly formed from Latin 'novus' ('new') or as a feminine variant of Novus. It first appeared in U.S. records in the early 20th century, with its peak usage in 1936. The name has never been common, remaining a rare choice.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Novi
Sibling names for Novis
Names that share Novis's style, for a brother or sister.
