Total births
32
Boys' name · since 1990
Govinda
32 babies named Govinda in U.S. Social Security records since 1990, with the highest year being 1991. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 32
- total births
- 1990–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
Govinda is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 32 have been recorded since 1990.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Govinda has been recorded 32 times among boys since 1990, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, 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 1990 to 2015.
- 32 total births
- 1990–2015 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 69% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
32 boys have been named Govinda since 1990, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2015.
- 32
- total births
- 1990–2015
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 69%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
69% of everyone ever named Govinda was born in this single decade.
1991
Single peak year
7 babies were named Govinda in 1991 - its busiest year on record.
Govinda's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Govinda's full recorded timeline at 1996, 47% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 53% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1990, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1991 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Govinda at a glance
Last recorded 2015Peak year
1991
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1990
Govinda popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1990–2015
- Peak year (1991)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 26 years of records
Govinda by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Govinda's strongest decade.
22 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 69% of all-time use.
Govinda births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s
1990s
22 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 22 births (69% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Govinda? ▼
Since 1990, Social Security records show 32 babies named Govinda. The most recent recorded year was 2015. Its busiest year on record was 1991, with 7 births.
When was Govinda most popular? ▼
Govinda was most popular in the 1990s decade with 22 total births. The single peak year was 1991.
How long has the name Govinda been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Govinda since 1990 -- 26 years through the most recent 2015 data.
What names are similar to Govinda? ▼
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 Govinda's data
- Govinda's decade-level peak was the 1990s (22 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- 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 Govinda
Nearby Names Like Govinda
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Govinda
Governor Boy
349 births
Govanni Boy
260 births
Govind Boy
126 births
Govani Boy
81 births
Govanny Boy
55 births
Compare Govinda side by side: Govinda vs Governor Govinda vs Govanni Govinda vs Govind
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1990–2015 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Govinda: Baby Name Since 1990 - 32 Births, Peak 1991." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/govinda. 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 Govinda 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 June 2026.