Total births
3,292
Girls' name · since 1903
Jovita
Since 1903, U.S. Social Security records show 3,292 babies named Jovita, peaking in 1930. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #11165
- among girls today
- 3,292
- born since 1903
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
3,292 babies have been named Jovita since 1903, making it today's #11165 girls' name.
Jovita has 3,292 recorded births among girls since 1903, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #11165 as of the latest data, more common than 37% of girls, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1903 to 2025.
- #11165 among girls today
- 3,292 born since 1903
- 1920s peak decade
- 37% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Jovita is currently the #11165 girls' name in America, more common than 37% of girls - 3,292 born since 1903, peaking in the 1920s.
- #11165
- among girls today
- 3,292
- born since 1903
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 37%
- more common than other girls
Jovita vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#11165
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 37% of names given to girls today.
1920s
Peak decade
13% of everyone ever named Jovita was born in this single decade.
1930
Single peak year
62 babies were named Jovita in 1930 - its busiest year on record.
How Jovita compares
3,292 Top 17% higher than 83% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Jovita's all-time total is 9x the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Jovita | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 3,292 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 62 | 48 | 19,840 |
Jovita's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Jovita's SSA record in two at 1963 and the more recent half accounts for 41% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 59%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1903, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1930 peak of 62, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Jovita at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1930
Current rank
#11,165
Active since
1903
Jovita popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1903–2025
- Peak year (1930)
- 62
- Annual births at peak, across 123 years of records
Jovita popularity over time - boys
5 total births recorded since 1941 (Jovita as boys' name)
Jovita by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Jovita's strongest decade.
442 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 13% of all-time use.
Jovita births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1900s 45
1900s
45 births
- 1910s 150
1910s
150 births
- 1920s
1920s
442 births
- 1930s
1930s
424 births
- 1940s
1940s
324 births
- 1950s
1950s
438 births
- 1960s
1960s
305 births
- 1970s
1970s
374 births
- 1980s
1980s
344 births
- 1990s
1990s
220 births
- 2000s 128
2000s
128 births
- 2010s 62
2010s
62 births
- 2020s 36
2020s
36 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 442 births (13% of all-time use).
How Jovita compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Jovita's total volume
Jovita vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Jovita by state
Where Jovita concentrates geographically, total births since 1903
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 1,183 | 35.9% |
| #2 | California | | 609 | 18.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 10 | 0.3% |
| #4 | Tennessee | | 8 | 0.2% |
| #5 | Arizona | | 5 | 0.2% |
| #6 | Georgia | | 5 | 0.2% |
Texas share of Jovita's total US births 35.9%
Even split
1,183 of 3,292 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Jovita? ▼
Since 1903, Social Security records show 3,292 babies named Jovita. Today it holds rank #11165 among girls. Its busiest year on record was 1930, with 62 births.
When was Jovita most popular? ▼
Jovita was most popular in the 1920s decade with 442 total births. The single peak year was 1930.
Where is Jovita most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Jovita are Texas (1,183 births), California (609 births), Illinois (10 births).
How long has the name Jovita been used? ▼
Records for Jovita go back to 1903, giving 123 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Jovita? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Jovie, Jovanna, Jovi, Jovana, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Jovita's data
- Jovita's decade-level peak was the 1920s (442 total births); usage has since declined to 36 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Jovitas (1,183 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Jovita
Nearby Names Like Jovita
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Jovita
Jovie Girl
#626 4,888 births
Jovanna Girl
#5638 3,203 births
Jovi Girl
#1060 2,257 births
Jovana Girl
#6249 2,048 births
Jovan Girl
1,079 births
Compare Jovita side by side: Jovita vs Jovie Jovita vs Jovanna Jovita vs Jovi
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Jovita
Lavelle #11164
1,588 births · Peak 1917
Anniemae #11166
308 births · Peak 1917
Lunette #11163
344 births · Peak 2025
Alie #11167
528 births · Peak 2007
Marita #11162
5,088 births · Peak 1954
Allee #11168
1,192 births · Peak 2006
Marcelline #11161
1,073 births · Peak 1928
Arcelia #11169
1,836 births · Peak 1975
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, 1903–2025 (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. "Jovita: #11165 Girls' Name - 3,292 Births, Peak 1930." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/jovita. 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 Jovita 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.