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Govan

//ˈɡoʊvən//

2 syllablesPeak year: 19265 lettersStarts with G

Meaning & origin

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Govan's popularity over time

Yearly US births named Govan, Social Security Administration data
YearBirths named Govan
19165
19196
19266
19285
19325

Govan through the decades

  • Govan peaked in 1926, when 6 babies were named Govan in the US.
  • The 1910s were Govan's strongest decade, averaging 6 births a year.

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