Jovan
girl nameJovan entered the US charts in 1974, peaked at #1368 in 1981, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1974–2025
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rank today
#1368
peak (1981)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1970s | #2872 |
| 1980s | #1938 |
| 1990s | #7015 |
| 2000s | #14598 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Jovan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Jovan alive today was born around 1983, making them about 42 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Jovan in 2025?
- Jovan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Jovan most popular?
- Jovan peaked in 1981, reaching #1368 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Jovan with classmates?
- Jovan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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