Jovan
Boy name · #1749 in 2025 · Uniqueness 77/100
Jovan is currently the #1749 boy name in the United States — 93 babies received it in 2025. A decade ago it stood at #1157, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 19,355 boys born in 2025 was named Jovan.
Babies named Jovan per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 59-year story
Jovan first appears in the Social Security records in 1966, when 6 boys received the name. Its peak came in 1998, when 270 boys were named Jovan — good for #648 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Jovan in class?
Jovan scores 77 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Jovan will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jovan is most common
Geography matters for names, and Jovan is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Jovans were TX (13), CA (12), AZ (7), MI (7), FL (6). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Jovan
Statistically, parents drawn to Jovan tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Javan, Estevan, Devan, Donavan, and Jean.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jovan | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 93 | #1743 |
| 2024 | 95 | #1735 |
| 2023 | 94 | #1744 |
| 2022 | 115 | #1551 |
| 2021 | 117 | #1514 |
| 2020 | 124 | #1398 |
| 2019 | 111 | #1523 |
| 2018 | 101 | #1617 |
| 2017 | 137 | #1314 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1288 |
| 2015 | 162 | #1157 |
| 2014 | 170 | #1128 |
| 2013 | 173 | #1080 |
| 2012 | 161 | #1135 |
| 2011 | 174 | #1073 |
| 2010 | 190 | #1019 |
| 2009 | 225 | #920 |
| 2008 | 237 | #886 |
| 2007 | 239 | #868 |
| 2006 | 239 | #844 |
| 2005 | 209 | #875 |
| 2004 | 247 | #750 |
| 2003 | 230 | #767 |
| 2002 | 222 | #777 |
| 2001 | 270 | #671 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jovan a popular boy name?
Jovan ranked #1749 among boys in 2025 with 93 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1157.
When was the name Jovan most popular?
Jovan peaked in 1998, when 270 American boys received the name (ranked #648 that year). Since 1998 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jovan?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 19,355 newborn American boys was named Jovan. It scores 77/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.