boy's name
Ove
OO-veh (Swedish)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 3
- Births on record 40
Ove is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1934 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1931, when 7 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1915.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Ove Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1930s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 12 |
| 1920s | 16 |
| 1930s | 12 |
How Popular Is Ove?
In 1934, Ove was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Ove
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Ove Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Ove over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Ove
- Swedish OO-veh
Sibling Names for Ove
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Ove — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Ove
How popular is the name Ove?
In 1934, Ove was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Ove a girl's or a boy's name?
Ove is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Ove?
Ove has 2 syllables.
When was Ove most popular?
Ove peaked in 1931, when 7 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.