Total births
27
Boys' name · since 1916
Govan
27 babies named Govan in U.S. Social Security records since 1916, with the highest year being 1919. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 27
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
Govan sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 27 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Govan recorded 27 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1910s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 1932.
- 27 total births
- 1916–1932 years on record
- 1910s peak decade
- 41% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
27 boys have been named Govan since 1916, peaking in the 1910s, last recorded in 1932.
- 27
- total births
- 1916–1932
- years on record
- 1910s
- peak decade
- 41%
- born in that decade
1910s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Govan was born in this single decade.
1919
Single peak year
6 babies were named Govan in 1919 - its busiest year on record.
Govan's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Govan splits its recorded history at 1926: 59% of all births land in the more recent half, 41% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1916 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1919 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Govan at a glance
Last recorded 1932Peak year
1919
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Govan popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–1932
- Peak year (1919)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 17 years of records
Govan by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1910s was Govan's strongest decade.
11 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Govan births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
11 births
- 1920s
1920s
11 births
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1910s at 11 births (41% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Govan? ▼
27 babies have been named Govan since 1916. It was last recorded in 1932. The peak year was 1919 with 6 births.
When was Govan most popular? ▼
Govan was most popular in the 1910s decade with 11 total births. The single peak year was 1919.
How long has the name Govan been used? ▼
Govan has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 17 years of data through 1932.
What names are similar to Govan? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Governor, Govanni, Govind, Govani, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Govan's data
- Govan's usage has stayed within range of its 1910s decade-level peak (11 total births) through the 1930s (5) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Govan
Nearby Names Like Govan
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Govan
Governor Boy
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Govanni Boy
260 births
Govind Boy
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Govani Boy
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Govanny Boy
55 births
Compare Govan side by side: Govan vs Governor Govan vs Govanni Govan vs Govind
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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, 1916–1932 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Govan: Baby Name Since 1916 - 27 Births, Peak 1919." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/govan. 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 Govan 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.