Govan vs Governor
Side-by-side comparison of Govan and Governor — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Govan | Governor |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 27 | 349 |
| Peak Year | 1919 | 1923 |
| Peak Year Births | 6 | 17 |
| Peak Decade | 1910ss | 1920ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1916 | 1889 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Govan | Governor |
|---|---|---|
| 1880ss | — | 7 |
| 1890ss | — | 5 |
| 1900ss | — | 6 |
| 1910ss | 11 | 65 |
| 1920ss | 11 | 102 |
| 1930ss | 5 | 53 |
| 1940ss | — | 61 |
| 1950ss | — | 33 |
| 1960ss | — | 5 |
| 1970ss | — | 7 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1916–1932.