Tovia
Every Tovia since 1958 — 331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Tovia
Tovia is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,026 in 2025 with 20 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1958, 331 American babies have been named Tovia — about 86% boys and 14% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 25 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 Tovia stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Tovia 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 | 5 | #17,067 | 20 | #5,026 |
| 2024 | — | — | 13 | #6,793 |
| 2023 | — | — | 10 | #8,199 |
| 2022 | — | — | 11 | #7,715 |
| 2021 | — | — | 13 | #6,648 |
| 2020 | — | — | 7 | #10,496 |
| 2019 | — | — | 9 | #8,816 |
| 2018 | — | — | 10 | #8,099 |
| 2017 | — | — | 10 | #8,091 |
| 2016 | — | — | 7 | #10,626 |
| 2015 | — | — | 8 | #9,480 |
| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #13,880 |
| 2013 | — | — | 13 | #6,568 |
| 2012 | — | — | 8 | #9,625 |
| 2011 | — | — | 11 | #7,458 |
| 2010 | — | — | 5 | #14,065 |
| 2009 | — | — | — | — |
| 2008 | — | — | 9 | #8,949 |
| 2007 | — | — | 10 | #8,110 |
| 2006 | — | — | 8 | #9,502 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #7,064 |
| 2004 | 5 | #18,629 | 7 | #9,854 |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,767 |
| 2002 | — | — | 7 | #9,312 |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #10,436 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | 7 | #7,735 |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | 8 | #8,124 | — | — |
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| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | 7 | #3,639 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Tovia in 2025?
Tovia ranked #5,026 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 20 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Tovia?
331 babies have been named Tovia in the United States since 1958, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Tovia most popular?
Tovia peaked in 2025, when 25 newborns received the name.
Is Tovia a boy or girl name?
Tovia is used for both: about 14% of babies named Tovia have been girls and 86% boys.
Is the name Tovia rising or falling?
Tovia is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.