Jovon
Jovon is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jovon is a modern American name variant derived from Jovan or Jovanovich, ultimately tracing back to the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It gained popularity in the late 20th century in the United States as a contemporary rhythmic name choice. It remains relatively uncommon today, offering a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Popularity in the United States
2,727 babies in the United States have been named Jovon since 1880. It ranks #2478 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1815.
States where it is most popular
- CA (21.7 %)
- IL (20.5 %)
- NY (14.8 %)
- MI (10.4 %)
- OH (10.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 230 |
| 1980-1990 | 652 |
| 1990-2000 | 736 |
| 2000-2010 | 634 |
| 2010-2019 | 363 |
| 2020-2029 | 112 |
Famous people named Jovon
- Jovon Bouknight: Football Player, Coach
Fun facts
- Jovon is a phonetic modern spelling variant of Jovan, which evolved from the classical name John.
- The name experienced its highest levels of usage in the United States during the late 1980s and early 1990s.