Oval is a distinctive and uncommon given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word 'ovum', meaning 'egg'. This unique name has gained popularity due to its sound and symbolism. It signifies balance, harmony, and completeness, much like an egg itself. Oval is also associated with the shape that represents symmetry and equilibrium in geometry.
The name Oval experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the given time period, with its peak occurring in 1916 and 1917, when it reached 26 births each year. After World War II, there was a noticeable decline in its usage, with only single-digit numbers of births per year from 1948 onwards. Overall, there were 500 births registered under the name Oval within this period.