Ovie
Every Ovie since 1884 — 854 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ovie
Ovie is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #8,738 in 2025 with 9 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1884, 854 American babies have been named Ovie — about 57% boys and 43% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1917, when 33 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1910s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ovie stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ovie year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 9 | #8,738 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,808 |
| 2023 | — | — | 22 | #4,700 |
| 2022 | — | — | 13 | #6,739 |
| 2021 | — | — | 15 | #5,962 |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,638 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,518 |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | 6 | #11,832 |
| 2016 | — | — | — | — |
| 2015 | — | — | 7 | #10,336 |
| 2014 | — | — | 6 | #11,759 |
| 2013 | — | — | — | — |
| 2012 | — | — | 6 | #11,884 |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — | — | — |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | — | — |
| 2007 | — | — | — | — |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | 6 | #11,107 |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | — | — |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 5 | #11,848 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 5 | #9,906 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | 9 | #2,531 |
| 1940 | 5 | #4,874 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | 6 | #3,554 |
| 1930 | 7 | #3,962 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — | 15 | #2,156 |
| 1920 | 20 | #1,999 | 13 | #2,423 |
| 1915 | 13 | #2,352 | 13 | #2,147 |
| 1910 | 7 | #2,089 | — | — |
| 1905 | 10 | #1,283 | — | — |
| 1900 | 7 | #1,693 | — | — |
| 1895 | 6 | #1,556 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Ovie
- Ovie Ejaria Soccer player · b. 1997
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ovie in 2025?
Ovie ranked #8,738 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 9 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ovie?
854 babies have been named Ovie in the United States since 1884, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ovie most popular?
Ovie peaked in 1917, when 33 newborns received the name.
Is Ovie a boy or girl name?
Ovie is used for both: about 43% of babies named Ovie have been girls and 57% boys.
Is the name Ovie rising or falling?
Ovie is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ovie?
Well-known people named Ovie include Ovie Ejaria (soccer player).