Jovon
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
Every Jovon since 1960 — 3,016 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jovon
Jovon is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #5,991 in 2025 with 15 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1960, 3,016 American babies have been named Jovon — about 90% boys and 10% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 1981, when 109 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1980s.
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 Jovon stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jovon year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 15 | #5,991 |
| 2024 | — | — | 12 | #7,035 |
| 2023 | — | — | 21 | #4,804 |
| 2022 | — | — | 17 | #5,531 |
| 2021 | — | — | 23 | #4,435 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,212 |
| 2019 | — | — | 22 | #4,550 |
| 2018 | — | — | 28 | #3,834 |
| 2017 | — | — | 35 | #3,282 |
| 2016 | — | — | 34 | #3,330 |
| 2015 | — | — | 20 | #4,802 |
| 2014 | — | — | 32 | #3,417 |
| 2013 | — | — | 39 | #2,922 |
| 2012 | — | — | 49 | #2,537 |
| 2011 | — | — | 58 | #2,249 |
| 2010 | — | — | 46 | #2,661 |
| 2009 | — | — | 60 | #2,214 |
| 2008 | — | — | 62 | #2,172 |
| 2007 | — | — | 79 | #1,838 |
| 2006 | — | — | 69 | #1,957 |
| 2005 | — | — | 53 | #2,255 |
| 2004 | — | — | 60 | #2,005 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46 | #2,331 |
| 2002 | — | — | 53 | #2,059 |
| 2001 | — | — | 72 | #1,639 |
| 2000 | — | — | 80 | #1,511 |
| 1995 | — | — | 70 | #1,424 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,649 | 75 | #1,279 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,218 | 57 | #1,271 |
| 1980 | 22 | #3,658 | 61 | #1,168 |
| 1975 | 5 | #9,676 | 16 | #2,586 |
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| 1960 | 10 | #4,300 | — | — |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jovon mean?
A female given name originating as a coinage, of African-American usage.
How popular is the name Jovon in 2025?
Jovon ranked #5,991 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 15 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jovon?
3,016 babies have been named Jovon in the United States since 1960, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jovon most popular?
Jovon peaked in 1981, when 109 newborns received the name.
Is Jovon a boy or girl name?
Jovon is used for both: about 10% of babies named Jovon have been girls and 90% boys.
Is the name Jovon rising or falling?
Jovon is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.