Unisex · #9,581 in 2026

Jovonn

Current Rank
#9,581
Peak Rank
#9,112 (2000)
Total Babies
22
5-Yr Trend
Stable
👧 Girl peak #9,651 (5 total)
👦 Boy peak #9,112 (22 total)
👦As Boy Name
1982
First Year
2003
Last Year
2000
Peak Year
#9112
Peak Rank
22
Total Count
4
Years Active
👧As Girl Name
1977
First Year
1977
Last Year
1977
Peak Year
#9651
Peak Rank
5
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Jovonn

As a girl name

Jovonn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a girl name in 1977, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1977, when 5 Jovonns were born — ranking #9,651 that year. As of 2026, Jovonn ranks #9,651 for girls with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 5 Jovonns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

As a boy name

Jovonn first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a boy name in 1982, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 6 Jovonns were born — ranking #9,112 that year. As of 2026, Jovonn ranks #9,581 for boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Jovonns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1980s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

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Names that sound like Jovonn

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

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Frequently Asked Questions about Jovonn

What does the name Jovonn mean?
Jovonn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1982. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Jovonn in 2026?
In 2026, Jovonn ranks #9,581 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Jovonn most popular?
Jovonn reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #9,112 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Jovonn a unisex name?
Yes — Jovonn is used for both girls and boys in U.S. records, with about 19% of Jovonns assigned female and 81% assigned male historically.
What names go well with Jovonn?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jovonn include Gervais, Danley, Kennyth. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jovonn

Jovonn is a unisex baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1982 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Jovonn's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #9,112. Use the chart and map above to compare Jovonn'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.