Tova
Every Tova since 1942 — 2,750 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tova
Tova is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,643 in 2025 with 66 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1942, 2,750 American babies have been named Tova. Its peak came in 2023, when 94 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Tova stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tova year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 66 | #2,643 |
| 2024 | 66 | #2,659 |
| 2023 | 94 | #2,075 |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,316 |
| 2021 | 54 | #3,066 |
| 2020 | 72 | #2,437 |
| 2019 | 55 | #2,995 |
| 2018 | 60 | #2,840 |
| 2017 | 73 | #2,483 |
| 2016 | 67 | #2,642 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,586 |
| 2014 | 42 | #3,711 |
| 2013 | 46 | #3,458 |
| 2012 | 62 | #2,831 |
| 2011 | 44 | #3,601 |
| 2010 | 55 | #3,072 |
| 2009 | 42 | #3,794 |
| 2008 | 55 | #3,118 |
| 2007 | 54 | #3,212 |
| 2006 | 37 | #4,068 |
| 2005 | 43 | #3,506 |
| 2004 | 43 | #3,486 |
| 2003 | 39 | #3,652 |
| 2002 | 46 | #3,142 |
| 2001 | 44 | #3,193 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,519 |
| 1995 | 39 | #3,018 |
| 1990 | 37 | #3,077 |
| 1985 | 51 | #2,098 |
| 1980 | 32 | #2,862 |
| 1975 | 32 | #2,511 |
| 1970 | 21 | #3,196 |
| 1965 | 8 | #5,260 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | 5 | #6,655 |
| 1950 | 5 | #6,041 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tova in 2025?
Tova ranked #2,643 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 66 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tova?
2,750 babies have been named Tova in the United States since 1942, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tova most popular?
Tova peaked in 2023, when 94 newborns received the name.
Is Tova a boy or girl name?
Tova is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tova rising or falling?
Tova is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.