Boy nameCurrently #1,748 in the USFalling
Jovan
//ˈdʒoʊvən//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19795 lettersStarts with J
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Jovan's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Jovan's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Jovan |
|---|---|
| 1966 | 6 |
| 1970 | 8 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 13 |
| 1974 | 25 |
| 1975 | 69 |
| 1976 | 162 |
| 1977 | 222 |
| 1978 | 251 |
| 1979 | 329 |
| 1980 | 293 |
| 1981 | 316 |
| 1982 | 314 |
| 1983 | 272 |
| 1984 | 261 |
| 1985 | 271 |
| 1986 | 285 |
| 1987 | 249 |
| 1988 | 263 |
| 1989 | 274 |
| 1990 | 299 |
| 1991 | 285 |
| 1992 | 281 |
| 1993 | 278 |
| 1994 | 240 |
| 1995 | 251 |
| 1996 | 200 |
| 1997 | 233 |
| 1998 | 277 |
| 1999 | 277 |
| 2000 | 260 |
| 2001 | 275 |
| 2002 | 222 |
| 2003 | 236 |
| 2004 | 247 |
| 2005 | 209 |
| 2006 | 239 |
| 2007 | 239 |
| 2008 | 237 |
| 2009 | 225 |
| 2010 | 190 |
| 2011 | 174 |
| 2012 | 161 |
| 2013 | 173 |
| 2014 | 170 |
| 2015 | 162 |
| 2016 | 141 |
| 2017 | 137 |
| 2018 | 101 |
| 2019 | 111 |
| 2020 | 124 |
| 2021 | 117 |
| 2022 | 115 |
| 2023 | 94 |
| 2024 | 94 |
Jovan through the decades
- Jovan peaked in 1979, when 329 babies were named Jovan in the US.
- The 1980s were Jovan's strongest decade, averaging 280 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Jovan has fallen 41% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Jovan currently ranks #1,748 in the US and is cooling off.