Ovid
Ovid is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
Sheep, or derived from the Roman family name Ovidius.
Origin and history
Ovid is an English form of the Latin name Ovidius, which is derived from the word 'ovis', meaning 'sheep'. It is most famously associated with the classical Roman poet Ovid, author of the 'Metamorphoses'. In the United States, it is a rare traditional name that saw its peak usage in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Popularity in the United States
741 babies in the United States have been named Ovid since 1880. It ranks #3935 all-time.
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 8 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 190 |
| 1920-1930 | 195 |
| 1930-1940 | 123 |
| 1940-1950 | 84 |
| 1950-1960 | 55 |
| 1960-1970 | 39 |
| 1970-1980 | 15 |
| 1980-1990 | 5 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Ovid
- Ovid: poet
Fun facts
- The name is closely tied to the ancient Roman poet Publius Ovidius Naso, known in English as Ovid.
- Although historically present in U.S. records, Ovid has become extremely rare in recent decades.