Jovon

Boy name

Jovon has been given to 3,016 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It peaked in 1981.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

3,016

Peak year

1981 (109 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1960

10-year trend

▼ -25%

Gender split

10% girls / 90% boys

Spellings & variants

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

Javonboy

18,406 babies since 1960

Jovanboy

11,063 babies since 1966

Jevonboy

5,062 babies since 1963

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FAQ

How popular is the name Jovon?

Jovon has been given to 3,016 babies in the U.S. since 1960. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jovon peak?

Jovon peaked in 1981, when 109 babies were given the name.

Is Jovon a girl or boy name?

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

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