Nevada
Nevada is a girl's name of Spanish origin.
Meaning
Snow-covered or snowy.
Origin and history
Nevada is a place-name of Spanish origin meaning 'snow-covered' or 'snowy'. It gained usage in the United States as a geographic name following the admission of Nevada as a state in 1864. Although uncommon, it maintains a steady presence as a distinctive feminine given name.
Popularity in the United States
3,190 babies in the United States have been named Nevada since 1880. It ranks #3149 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1870.
States where it is most popular
- KY (16.7 %)
- CA (14.4 %)
- PA (11.7 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- OH (8.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 100 |
| 1890-1900 | 151 |
| 1900-1910 | 152 |
| 1910-1920 | 307 |
| 1920-1930 | 340 |
| 1930-1940 | 238 |
| 1940-1950 | 129 |
| 1950-1960 | 138 |
| 1960-1970 | 90 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 153 |
| 1990-2000 | 314 |
| 2000-2010 | 434 |
| 2010-2019 | 281 |
| 2020-2029 | 231 |
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Spanish word 'nevada', meaning covered in snow, originally referring to the Sierra Nevada mountain range.
- Usage of Nevada as a first name in the U.S. increased after Nevada became the 36th state in 1864.