Jovana
Every Jovana since 1975 — 2,048 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jovana
Jovana is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,374 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 2,048 American babies have been named Jovana. Its peak came in 2001, when 185 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jovana stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jovana year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,374 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,272 |
| 2023 | 13 | #8,250 |
| 2022 | 23 | #5,544 |
| 2021 | 16 | #7,096 |
| 2020 | 22 | #5,556 |
| 2019 | 28 | #4,831 |
| 2018 | 22 | #5,686 |
| 2017 | 21 | #5,932 |
| 2016 | 17 | #7,054 |
| 2015 | 20 | #6,338 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,096 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,198 |
| 2012 | 31 | #4,655 |
| 2011 | 33 | #4,409 |
| 2010 | 48 | #3,379 |
| 2009 | 44 | #3,645 |
| 2008 | 44 | #3,673 |
| 2007 | 45 | #3,627 |
| 2006 | 53 | #3,151 |
| 2005 | 64 | #2,653 |
| 2004 | 72 | #2,378 |
| 2003 | 78 | #2,214 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,188 |
| 2001 | 185 | #1,133 |
| 2000 | 59 | #2,552 |
| 1995 | 55 | #2,380 |
| 1990 | 59 | #2,187 |
| 1985 | 20 | #4,044 |
| 1980 | 41 | #2,366 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,765 |
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Famous people named Jovana
- Jovana Joksimović Presenter · b. 1981
- Jovana Jakšić Tennis player · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jovana in 2025?
Jovana ranked #11,374 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jovana?
2,048 babies have been named Jovana in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jovana most popular?
Jovana peaked in 2001, when 185 newborns received the name.
Is Jovana a boy or girl name?
Jovana is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jovana rising or falling?
Jovana is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Jovana?
Well-known people named Jovana include Jovana Joksimović (presenter), Jovana Jakšić (tennis player).