Total births
368
Boys' name · since 1986
Giovan
Giovan has 368 recorded births since 1986 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1999 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- #10215
- among boys today
- 368
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
368 babies have been named Giovan since 1986, making it today's #10215 boys' name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Giovan has been recorded 368 times among boys since 1986, currently ranked #10215 nationally and more common than 29% of boys, with its heaviest use in the 1990s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1986 to 2025.
- #10215 among boys today
- 368 born since 1986
- 1990s peak decade
- 29% more common than other boys
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Giovan is currently the #10215 boys' name in America, more common than 29% of boys - 368 born since 1986, peaking in the 1990s.
- #10215
- among boys today
- 368
- born since 1986
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 29%
- more common than other boys
Giovan vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#10215
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 29% of names given to boys today.
1990s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Giovan was born in this single decade.
1999
Single peak year
40 babies were named Giovan in 1999 - its busiest year on record.
How Giovan compares
368 Top 50% higher than 50% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Giovan's all-time total is 0% above the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Giovan | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 368 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 40 | 23 | 22,252 |
Giovan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Giovan's SSA record in two at 2006 and the more recent half accounts for 43% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 57%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1986, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1999 peak of 40, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Giovan at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1999
Current rank
#10,215
Active since
1986
Giovan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1986–2025
- Peak year (1999)
- 40
- Annual births at peak, across 40 years of records
Giovan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Giovan's strongest decade.
122 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Giovan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s
1990s
122 births
- 2000s
2000s
111 births
- 2010s
2010s
65 births
- 2020s
2020s
65 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 122 births (33% of all-time use).
Giovan by state
Where Giovan concentrates geographically, total births since 1986
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 12 | 3.3% |
| #2 | Florida | | 7 | 1.9% |
| #3 | Texas | | 7 | 1.9% |
| #4 | New York | | 5 | 1.4% |
California share of Giovan's total US births 3.3%
Even split
12 of 368 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Giovan? ▼
368 babies have been named Giovan since 1986. It currently ranks #10215 among boys. The peak year was 1999 with 40 births.
When was Giovan most popular? ▼
Giovan was most popular in the 1990s decade with 122 total births. The single peak year was 1999.
Where is Giovan most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Giovan are California (12 births), Florida (7 births), Texas (7 births).
How long has the name Giovan been used? ▼
Records for Giovan go back to 1986, giving 40 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Giovan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Giovanni, Giovani, Giovanny, Giorgio, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Giovan's data
- Giovan's usage has stayed within range of its 1990s decade-level peak (122 total births) through the 2020s (65) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Giovans (12 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Giovan
Nearby Names Like Giovan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Giovan
Giovanni Boy
#122 89,368 births
Giovani Boy
#1253 7,616 births
Giovanny Boy
#2034 6,722 births
Giorgio Boy
#1727 2,183 births
Gionni Boy
#2006 1,908 births
Compare Giovan side by side: Giovan vs Giovanni Giovan vs Giovani Giovan vs Giovanny
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Clayson #10218
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1986–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Giovan: #10215 Boys' Name - 368 Births, Peak 1999." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/giovan. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Giovan draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.