Boys' name · since 1990

Govanni

Govanni has 260 recorded births since 1990 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 2007 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.

#11,442 of 45,481
all-time among boys
260
born since 1990
2000s
peak decade

260 boys have been named Govanni since 1990, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.

Social Security Administration records show Govanni recorded 260 times among boys since 1990, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 2000s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1990 to 2023.

  • #11,442 of 45,481 all-time among boys
  • 260 born since 1990
  • 2000s peak decade

Data updated Aug 2026

The verdict

According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Govanni ranks #11,442 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). 260 born since 1990, peaking in the 2000s.

#11,442 of 45,481
all-time among boys
260
born since 1990
2000s
peak decade
Below the archive median
All-time archive position

Govanni's 260 recorded births place it above 74.81% of the 45,481 boys names in the full SSA archive.

2 jurisdictions
State-record footprint

The state file records this name in 2 jurisdictions, led by California.

Govanni's usage pattern, beyond the headline number

Splitting Govanni's full recorded timeline at 2004, 52% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 48% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 2015, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 19 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.

Govanni popularity over time

Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2023

Last recorded 2023
Peak year (2007)
19
Annual births at peak, across 34 years of records
05101520 19901995199920032007201120172023 5

Govanni by decade

2000s is the heaviest window (127 births, 49% of the file).

2000s was Govanni's strongest decade.

127 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 49% of all-time use.

Govanni births by decade

Total births in each ten-year window

births

What this shows Peak: 2000s at 127 births (49% of all-time use).

Source U.S. Social Security Administration · Baby Names As of August 2026

Govanni by state

Where Govanni concentrates geographically, total births since 1990

Geographically diffuse
Top 2 states by recorded births for the name Govanni
Rank State Visual share Births Share of total
#1 California
18 6.9%
#2 Texas
10 3.8%
California share of Govanni's total US births 6.9%
Even split

18 of 260 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.

Frequently Asked Questions

How popular is the name Govanni?
260 babies have been named Govanni since 1990. All-time, it sits at #11,442 of 45,481 boys' names by recorded births. It was last recorded in 2023. The peak year was 2007 with 19 births.
Where does Govanni sit in the SSA name archive?
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Govanni ranks #11,442 of 45,481 boys' names by all-time recorded births (highest first). All-time ordinal matches browse popularity (total births DESC); the current ordinal uses the null SSA file. See /methodology#corpus-placement.
When was Govanni most popular?
Govanni was most popular in the 2000s decade with 127 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Govanni most popular?
The top states for the name Govanni are California (18 births), Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Govanni been used?
The SSA has tracked Govanni since 1990 -- 34 years through the most recent 2023 data.
What names are similar to Govanni?
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Governor, Govind, Govani, Govanny, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.

What to do with Govanni's data

  • Govanni's decade-level peak was the 2000s (127 total births); usage has since declined to 11 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
  • California records the most Govannis (18 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names

Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.

Keep exploring Govanni

Nearby Names Like Govanni

Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Govanni

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Nationwide names with similar peak year or record span

Two nationwide peer axes for Govanni: closest SSA peak year, and closest first→latest record span. Distinct from the spelling and current-rank neighborhoods above.

Peak year is the single SSA year with the most births for that name; record span is first-to-latest year in the national files, not a recommendation or shared origin claim.

Data Sources

Data as of August 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, 1990–2023 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).

State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).

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 Govanni 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 August 2026.