Boy · #10,798 in 2026

Jonovan

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

Current Rank

#10,798

Peak Rank

#4,713 (2008)

Total Babies

263

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1985

First Year

2019

Last Year

2008

Peak Year

#4713

Peak Rank

263

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jonovan

Jonovan first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1985, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2008, when 20 Jonovans were born — ranking #4,713 that year. As of 2026, Jonovan ranks #10,798 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 263 Jonovans 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 Jonovan

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

Genevan
Genova
Genoan
Johnson
Geneva
Jonson
Jovan
Johnsen
Joven
Jonsson
Donovan
Jehovah

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jonovan

What does the name Jonovan mean?

Jonovan is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1985. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jonovan in 2026?

In 2026, Jonovan ranks #10,798 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Jonovan most popular?

Jonovan reached its peak popularity in 2008, ranking #4,713 that year with 20 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jonovan a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jonovan?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jonovan include Julion, Adis, Schneider. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jonovan

Jonovan is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1985 and has accumulated 263 births in the dataset. Jonovan's peak popularity came in 2008 when it ranked #4,713. Use the chart and map above to compare Jonovan'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.