The name Oval is a unisex name of English origin. It is pronounced as OH-vuhl (/ˈoʊvəl/). The name has variations such as Ovella, but the pronunciation remains the same. Oval is not a very common name and its popularity has varied over the years. According to data for newborns in the United States of America, there were instances of the name Oval being given to babies from as early as 1909. The popularity of the name peaked in the 1920s, with rankings as high as 1234 in that decade. Since then, its popularity has gradually declined with occasional occurrences throughout the years. Despite its rarity, Oval can be a unique and distinctive choice for parents looking for an unconventional name for their child.
Lee Oval Jaynes Jr. is a former American football coach and college athletics administrator. |