Total births
430
Boys' name · since 1981
Jovante
Since 1981, U.S. Social Security records show 430 babies named Jovante, peaking in 1992. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 430
- total births
- 1981–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
Jovante is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 430 have been recorded since 1981.
Social Security Administration records show Jovante recorded 430 times among boys since 1981, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1990s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1981 to 2022.
- 430 total births
- 1981–2022 years on record
- 1990s peak decade
- 58% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
430 boys have been named Jovante since 1981, peaking in the 1990s, last recorded in 2022.
- 430
- total births
- 1981–2022
- years on record
- 1990s
- peak decade
- 58%
- born in that decade
1990s
Peak decade
58% of everyone ever named Jovante was born in this single decade.
1992
Single peak year
54 babies were named Jovante in 1992 - its busiest year on record.
Jovante's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Jovante splits its recorded history at 2002: 30% of all births land in the more recent half, 70% in the earlier half, leaning more toward its earlier era than today's. The single quietest year was 1981 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1992 peak of 54 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Jovante at a glance
Last recorded 2022Peak year
1992
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1981
Jovante popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1981–2022
- Peak year (1992)
- 54
- Annual births at peak, across 42 years of records
Jovante by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1990s was Jovante's strongest decade.
249 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 58% of all-time use.
Jovante births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 21
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
249 births
- 2000s
2000s
101 births
- 2010s 54
2010s
54 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1990s at 249 births (58% of all-time use).
Jovante by state
Where Jovante concentrates geographically, total births since 1981
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 22 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Florida | | 16 | 3.7% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 7 | 1.6% |
| #4 | Louisiana | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #5 | Georgia | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Jovante's total US births 5.1%
Even split
22 of 430 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jovante? ▼
Since 1981, Social Security records show 430 babies named Jovante. The most recent recorded year was 2022. Its busiest year on record was 1992, with 54 births.
When was Jovante most popular? ▼
Jovante was most popular in the 1990s decade with 249 total births. The single peak year was 1992.
Where is Jovante most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jovante are California (22 births), Florida (16 births), Illinois (7 births).
How long has the name Jovante been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Jovante since 1981 -- 42 years through the most recent 2022 data.
What names are similar to Jovante? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jovan, Jovani, Jovanni, Jovanny, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Jovante's data
- Jovante's decade-level peak was the 1990s (249 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Jovantes (22 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 Jovante
Nearby Names Like Jovante
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jovante
Jovan Boy
#1745 9,984 births
Jovani Boy
#1173 7,355 births
Jovanni Boy
#1112 6,835 births
Jovanny Boy
#2491 4,874 births
Jovany Boy
#2981 4,679 births
Compare Jovante side by side: Jovante vs Jovan Jovante vs Jovani Jovante vs Jovanni
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1981–2022 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Jovante: Baby Name Since 1981 - 430 Births, Peak 1992." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jovante. 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 Jovante 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.