Holding steady.
Popularity of Ovida since 1912
Babies named Ovida per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1931, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Ovida's real moment was 1912.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 41 |
| 1920s | 69 |
| 1930s | 41 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ovida is an exceedingly rare name, first recorded in 1912 with no subsequent ranking in the top 1000. Its peak year was 1912, the same year it first appeared, and it has remained stable in its obscurity ever since. The name is thought to derive from Latin, possibly as a feminine variant of Ovidius, the family name of the Roman poet Ovid. Despite its classical roots, Ovida has never gained widespread use, and its exact meaning remains uncertain. Parents drawn to this name may appreciate its historical echoes and uncommonness.
Ovida is likely a feminine derivative of the Roman family name Ovidius, famously borne by the poet Ovid. The name was occasionally used in the 19th and early 20th centuries, but never became common. Its precise derivation is uncertain, and it may also be a variant of Ovidia.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Ovidia
Sibling names for Ovida
Names that share Ovida's style, for a brother or sister.
