Tovah
Every Tovah since 1976 — 660 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tovah
Tovah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #9,414 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1976, 660 American babies have been named Tovah. Its peak came in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
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 Tovah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tovah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #9,414 |
| 2024 | 17 | #6,910 |
| 2023 | 19 | #6,391 |
| 2022 | 12 | #9,014 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8,422 |
| 2020 | 15 | #7,541 |
| 2019 | 15 | #7,688 |
| 2018 | 14 | #8,123 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,739 |
| 2016 | 14 | #8,361 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,441 |
| 2014 | 11 | #10,090 |
| 2013 | 11 | #10,197 |
| 2012 | 16 | #7,776 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,134 |
| 2010 | 14 | #8,666 |
| 2009 | 16 | #8,026 |
| 2008 | 14 | #8,934 |
| 2007 | 11 | #10,774 |
| 2006 | 8 | #13,523 |
| 2005 | 12 | #9,404 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,697 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,341 |
| 2002 | 9 | #11,044 |
| 2001 | 11 | #9,314 |
| 2000 | 13 | #8,001 |
| 1995 | — | — |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,850 |
| 1985 | 21 | #3,975 |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,599 |
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Famous people named Tovah
- Tovah Feldshuh Actor · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tovah in 2025?
Tovah ranked #9,414 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tovah?
660 babies have been named Tovah in the United States since 1976, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tovah most popular?
Tovah peaked in 1979, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Tovah a boy or girl name?
Tovah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Tovah rising or falling?
Tovah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Tovah?
Well-known people named Tovah include Tovah Feldshuh (actor).