Novi
A feminine name derived from Latin meaning "new" or "young".
Name Census estimates that about 305 living Americans carry the first name Novi. It is a predominantly female name (95.1% of registrations). The average person named Novi today is around 6 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Novi births was 2024 (51 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Novi. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
305
~ 1 in 1,123,785 Americans
Peak year
2024
51 babies that year
Average age
6
years old
2022 SSA rank
#3,150
Tracked since 2011
Gender
Gender distribution for Novi
Novi leans heavily female at 95.1% of total registrations, but 15 boys have also been registered with the name over the years, giving it a small but present crossover presence.
Novi as a male name
- Ranked #13,769 in 2022
- 5 male births in 2022
- Peak: 2016 (5 births)
Novi as a female name
- Ranked #3,150 in 2024
- 51 female births in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (51 births)
Popularity
Novi: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Novi from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2020s, with 211 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Novi by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Novi during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Novis live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. Illinois, California, Texas recorded the most babies named Novi, while North Carolina, Texas, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 6 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Novi
The given name Novi is derived from the Latin word "novus," meaning "new" or "fresh." Its roots can be traced back to ancient Roman times, where it was used as a name to signify a new beginning or a fresh start.
Novi was a popular name among the Romans, and it appears in several historical records from that era. One notable example is Novi Homines, which referred to the "new men" who were the first in their families to attain the highest political office in Rome, the consulship.
During the Middle Ages, the name Novi found its way into various European cultures, particularly in the regions of modern-day Italy and France. In Italy, it was sometimes spelled as "Novio" or "Noviello," while in France, it took the form of "Novi" or "Novien."
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Novi was Novi Claudius, a Roman senator and philosopher who lived in the 1st century AD. Another notable figure was Novi Africanus, a Roman general and statesman who played a crucial role in the Punic Wars against Carthage in the 3rd century BC.
In the realm of religion, Novi was the name of a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. He was persecuted and executed for his faith during the reign of the Roman Emperor Diocletian.
During the Renaissance period, the name Novi gained popularity among artists and scholars. One famous bearer of the name was Novi Buonarroti, an Italian sculptor and painter who lived from 1475 to 1564. He is best known for his masterpieces such as the statue of David and the frescoes on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
Another notable figure was Novi Machiavelli, an Italian Renaissance philosopher, politician, and writer who lived from 1469 to 1527. He is renowned for his political treatise "The Prince," which revolutionized the study of political science and statecraft.
In the realm of literature, Novi appears in the works of several renowned authors. For instance, in Dante Alighieri's epic poem "Divine Comedy," one of the characters is named Novi.
Throughout history, the name Novi has been borne by individuals from various walks of life, including artists, philosophers, politicians, and religious figures. Its enduring popularity can be attributed to its connection to the concept of renewal and new beginnings.
People
Novi + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Novi as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Novi: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Novi?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 305 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Novi going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,123,785 US residents.
Is Novi a common name?
We classify Novi as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 307 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Novi most popular?
The single biggest year for Novi was 2024, when 51 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Novi is about 6 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Novi a female name?
Yes, 95.1% of people registered as Novi in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.