Jovian
Boy name · #4083 in 2025 · Very rare
How old is the name Jovian? In official American birth records, Jovian has been tracked continuously since 1978, giving it 47 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 26 baby boys were named Jovian, placing it at #4083 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #3591, so the name has been falling over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 69,231 boys born in 2025 was named Jovian.
The 47-year story
Jovian first appears in the Social Security records in 1978, when 10 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2018, when 32 boys were named Jovian — good for #3446 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.
Babies named Jovian per year. Source: Official national birth records.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Jovian against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Jovian in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Jovian is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "very rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Jovian will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Jovian is most common
State-level data for Jovian is too sparse in 2025 to rank by rate — in most states its count falls below the SSA's per-state reporting threshold (counts under 5 are withheld).
Names like Jovian
Statistically, parents drawn to Jovian tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Edrian, Jayvian, Zorian, Yulian, and Vian.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Jovian | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 26 | #4050 |
| 2024 | 28 | #3896 |
| 2023 | 21 | #4742 |
| 2022 | 29 | #3774 |
| 2021 | 23 | #4362 |
| 2020 | 20 | #4698 |
| 2019 | 26 | #4003 |
| 2018 | 32 | #3446 |
| 2017 | 25 | #4105 |
| 2016 | 31 | #3524 |
| 2015 | 30 | #3591 |
| 2014 | 26 | #3891 |
| 2013 | 17 | #5171 |
| 2012 | 15 | #5720 |
| 2011 | 12 | #6578 |
| 2010 | 7 | #9693 |
| 2009 | 15 | #5800 |
| 2008 | 14 | #6070 |
| 2007 | 16 | #5434 |
| 2006 | 14 | #5781 |
| 2005 | 8 | #8299 |
| 2004 | 13 | #5813 |
| 2002 | 13 | #5395 |
| 2001 | 10 | #6445 |
| 2000 | 7 | #8209 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Jovian?
In official American birth records, the name Jovian first appeared in 1978 (over 47 years ago), when 10 newborn boys received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 47 years.
Is Jovian a popular boy name?
Jovian ranked #4083 among boys in 2025 with 26 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #3591.
When was the name Jovian most popular?
Jovian peaked in 2018, when 32 American boys received the name (ranked #3446 that year). Since 2018 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Jovian?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 69,231 newborn American boys was named Jovian. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "very rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.