Jovan Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jovan is of Slavic origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. It has evolved through various languages, reflecting a rich historical path. The name is associated with positive traits such as grace and kindness. It has no direct biblical background but is linked to the biblical name John. Jovan has been popular in Slavic cultures since the medieval era and continues to be favored today.
The name Jovan is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jovan has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jovan' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 990th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 656th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 813th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1414th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3239th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2564th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 20971st out of 35406 names. Discover how the name 'Jovan' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jovan"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒoʊvən/
Origin
Slavic
Etymology
Jovan is derived from the Slavic form of the name John, which ultimately comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Johan (Old Dutch), Jovan (Slavic)
Historical Usage
The name Jovan gained popularity in Slavic countries during the medieval period and has remained a common name in various Slavic languages.
Variants & Derivatives
Jovan, Ivan, John, Johann, Giovanni
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jovan is seen as a strong and traditional name, often associated with grace and kindness due to its meaning.
Famous People
Jovan Jovanović Zmaj, a Serbian poet, Jovan Dučić, a notable Serbian poet and diplomat, Jovan Novak, a respected athlete
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jovan"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jovan"
"Jovan" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 990th of 10718 | 1,055 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 656th of 16616 | 3,630 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 813th of 24088 | 3,666 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1414th of 23106 | 1,539 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3239th of 19264 | 335 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2564th of 27321 | 709 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 20971st of 35406 | 35 |
Regional Popularity of "Jovan" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
25.50% 749th/2937 |
25.70% 895th/3483 |
24.45% 860th/3518 |
23.79% 962nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
15.82% 583rd/3685 |
10.93% 489th/4475 |
14.36% 746th/5194 |
10.46% 661st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
18.42% 844th/4582 |
12.41% 641st/5164 |
12.50% 914th/7313 |
10.05% 750th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
31.53% 1256th/3984 |
26.99% 1211th/4487 |
23.76% 1621st/6822 |
18.74% 1176th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jovan" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
66.67% 1958th/2937 |
82.26% 2865th/3483 |
71.29% 2508th/3518 |
59.25% 2396th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
60.24% 2220th/3685 |
55.82% 2498th/4475 |
48.59% 2524th/5194 |
44.01% 2780th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jovan"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jovan" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.