Boy · #12,141 in 2026

Jovaughn

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

Current Rank

#12,141

Peak Rank

#4,616 (2003)

Total Babies

358

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1977

First Year

2021

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4616

Peak Rank

358

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jovaughn

Jovaughn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1977, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 17 Jovaughns were born — ranking #4,616 that year. As of 2026, Jovaughn ranks #12,141 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 358 Jovaughns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Jovaughn

Phonetically similar names — useful when Jovaughn 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
Javan
Jeevan
Jivin
Geven
Juven
Shavon
Chauvin
Giovanna
Joanne
Jovi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jovaughn

What does the name Jovaughn mean?

Jovaughn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1977. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jovaughn in 2026?

In 2026, Jovaughn ranks #12,141 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Jovaughn most popular?

Jovaughn reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,616 that year with 17 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Jovaughn a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jovaughn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jovaughn include Uvaldo, Marvyn, Brynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jovaughn

Jovaughn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 358 births in the dataset. Jovaughn's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,616. Use the chart and map above to compare Jovaughn'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.