Jovan
4 countries#1743 in United States, 2025Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Jovan was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
11,063 births recorded 1966–2025 · currently #1743 · peaked in 1979 with 329 births
Most common in: California, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
867 births recorded 1996–2021 · peaked in 2021 with 93 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
863 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #446 · peaked in 2021 with 93 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
465 births recorded 1967–2022 · currently #2453 · peaked in 2006 with 31 births
Most common in: Paris, Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis, Seine-Maritime, Côte-d'Or
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
4 births recorded 2013–2013 · peaked in 2013 with 4 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Jovan’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #844 | — |
| 2007 | #868 | ↓24 |
| 2008 | #886 | ↓18 |
| 2009 | #920 | ↓34 |
| 2010 | #1019 | ↓99 |
| 2011 | #1073 | ↓54 |
| 2012 | #1135 | ↓62 |
| 2013 | #1080 | ↑55 |
| 2014 | #1128 | ↓48 |
| 2015 | #1157 | ↓29 |
| 2016 | #1288 | ↓131 |
| 2017 | #1314 | ↓26 |
| 2018 | #1617 | ↓303 |
| 2019 | #1523 | ↑94 |
| 2020 | #1398 | ↑125 |
| 2021 | #1514 | ↓116 |
| 2022 | #1551 | ↓37 |
| 2023 | #1744 | ↓193 |
| 2024 | #1735 | ↑9 |
| 2025 | #1743 | ↓8 |
Frequently asked questions about Jovan
Is Jovan a popular name?
Yes — Jovan currently ranks #1743 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Jovan more common for boys or girls?
Jovan is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Jovan most popular?
Jovan peaked in 1979 in United States, with 329 recorded births that year.
Is Jovan rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Jovan’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #3537 in 1966 to #1743 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Jovan?
At least 12,395 babies have been recorded with the name Jovan across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Jovan popular in more than one country?
Yes — Jovan appears in official birth records in 4 countries: United States, England & Wales, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Jovan?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Jovan include Deion, Ender, Laurence, Nate.
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