How Popular (or Rare) was Nova in 2004?

🇺🇸 United States • Boy

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#4,097
2004 Rank
22
2004 Births
#758
Best Rank (2020)
317
Peak Year (2020)
3,020
Total Births (1996-2025)
1 in 90,218
Rarity Factor (2004)

📊 The Nova Story

Nova is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #4097 in 2004 with 22 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2020 with 317 births ranking #758. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 340.0%. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 90,218 boys born was named Nova. FALLING Recent data shows the name is currently falling.

Popularity Trend (1996–2025)

📅 Data Status: Official verified statistics are currently available from 1996 up to 2025. This report reflects the most recent confirmed data from United States; 2026 and 2027 projections are based on real-time search trends and will be finalized upon the next official release.

Name Meaning & Origin

Origin: Latin via astronomy word use  |  Meaning: new

Nova is a bright modern name meaning 'new'. It feels celestial, fresh, and full of momentum.

The name rose quickly as parents became drawn to short cosmic names with clear imagery. Its appeal comes from both its starry association and its crisp, contemporary sound.

Did you know?Nova is both a baby name and the astronomical term for a star that suddenly brightens dramatically.
Similar namesLuna, Nora, Noa, Vera, Lyra

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