Jovan
Jovan is a boy's name of Slavic origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jovan is a masculine name with Slavic and Latin origins, serving as the Slavic form of John. It ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, moderate usage as a distinctive alternative to John or Giovanni.
Popularity in the United States
9,984 babies in the United States have been named Jovan since 1880. It ranks #1199 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1317.
States where it is most popular
- CA (19.4 %)
- NY (11.9 %)
- IL (10.8 %)
- TX (9.9 %)
- FL (8.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 831 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,159 |
| 1990-2000 | 2,452 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,378 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,520 |
| 2020-2029 | 638 |
Famous people named Jovan
- Jovan Jovanović Zmaj: Poet, Physician
- Jovan Belcher: Athlete
Nicknames
Jovi, Jo
Fun facts
- Jovan is a major traditional name across several South Slavic nations, equivalent to John in English.
- The name has maintained a consistent presence in U.S. birth records for decades without reaching top-tier popularity.