Jovan

Boy name

Jovan has been given to 11,063 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It peaked in 1979.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

11,063

Peak year

1979 (329 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1966

10-year trend

▼ -43%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jovan — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Joangirl

488,939 babies since 1880

Johanboy

14,788 babies since 1910

Jovaniboy

7,490 babies since 1974

Jovanyboy

4,690 babies since 1978

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Jameyunisex

9,808 babies since 1944

Kristoferboy

9,791 babies since 1945

Wilfredoboy

9,577 babies since 1926

Antwanboy

12,630 babies since 1958

Jerrodboy

9,371 babies since 1945

FAQ

How popular is the name Jovan?

Jovan has been given to 11,063 babies in the U.S. since 1966. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jovan peak?

Jovan peaked in 1979, when 329 babies were given the name.

Is Jovan a girl or boy name?

Jovan is primarily a boy name (90% of babies named Jovan are boys).

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