Boy · #7,531 in 2026

Giovan

Name: Popularity of the name Giovan in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Giovan, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,531

Peak Rank

#2,263 (1999)

Total Babies

376

5-Yr Trend

+1%

1986

First Year

2026

Last Year

1999

Peak Year

#2263

Peak Rank

376

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Giovan

Giovan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1986, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1999, when 40 Giovans were born — ranking #2,263 that year. As of 2026, Giovan ranks #7,531 for baby boys with 8 births, holding steady (+1%). In total, more than 376 Giovans have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Giovan

Phonetically similar names — useful when Giovan is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jovan
Joven
Jeevan
Geven
Juven
Jivin
Javan
Jovian
Jova
Govan
Shaven
Hoven

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Giovan

What does the name Giovan mean?

Giovan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1986. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Giovan in 2026?

In 2026, Giovan ranks #7,531 among boys' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Giovan most popular?

Giovan reached its peak popularity in 1999, ranking #2,263 that year with 40 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Giovan most popular?

Giovan has historically been most popular in Puerto Rico, Florida, Texas. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Giovan.

Is Giovan a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Giovan is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Giovan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Giovan include Clendon, Rondel, Robertt. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Giovan

Giovan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1986 and has accumulated 376 births in the dataset. Giovan's peak popularity came in 1999 when it ranked #2,263. Use the chart and map above to compare Giovan's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.