Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1987
Hovannes
Hovannes has 22 recorded births since 1987 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1988 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 22
- total births
- 1987–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Hovannes sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1987.
Social Security Administration records show Hovannes recorded 22 times among boys since 1987, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1987 to 1997.
- 22 total births
- 1987–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Hovannes since 1987, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 22
- total births
- 1987–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Hovannes was born in this single decade.
1988
Single peak year
6 babies were named Hovannes in 1988 - its busiest year on record.
Hovannes's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Hovannes splits its recorded history at 1989: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1987 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1988 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Hovannes at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1988
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1987
Hovannes popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1987–1997
- Peak year (1988)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 11 years of records
Hovannes by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Hovannes's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Hovannes births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
16 births
- 1990s 6
1990s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 16 births (73% of all-time use).
Hovannes by state
Where Hovannes concentrates geographically, total births since 1987
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 15 | 68.2% |
California share of Hovannes's total US births 68.2%
15 of 22 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Hovannes? ▼
Since 1987, Social Security records show 22 babies named Hovannes. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1988, with 6 births.
When was Hovannes most popular? ▼
Hovannes was most popular in the 1980s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1988.
Where is Hovannes most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Hovannes are California (15 births).
How long has the name Hovannes been used? ▼
Records for Hovannes go back to 1987, giving 11 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Hovannes? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Hovhannes, Hovanes, Hovsep, Hovik, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Hovannes's data
- Hovannes's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1990s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Hovanness (15 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 Hovannes
Nearby Names Like Hovannes
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Hovannes
Hovhannes Boy
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Hovanes Boy
63 births
Hovsep Boy
33 births
Hovik Boy
13 births
Hovig Boy
11 births
Compare Hovannes side by side: Hovannes vs Hovhannes Hovannes vs Hovanes Hovannes vs Hovsep
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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, 1987–1997 (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. "Hovannes: Baby Name Since 1987 - 22 Births, Peak 1988." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/hovannes. 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 Hovannes 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.