Declining since 2020, #7,194 for boys today.
Popularity of Jovin since 1988
Babies named Jovin per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2006, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Jovin's real moment was 2021.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 88 |
| 2020s | 60 |
Meaning & origin
Jovin is a rare and modern given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1988. Its peak popularity occurred in 2021, when it ranked 7,194th, though it has been falling in use since 2020. The name is most frequently given in California, the top state for Jovin. With an incidence of roughly 1 in 155,280 births in 2025, Jovin remains an uncommon choice. The name likely derives from Jove, the Latin god, and carries a sense of joyfulness. Its rarity and sonic similarity to names like Jovan and Julian give it a contemporary feel.
Jovin is likely a variant or diminutive of Jove, an alternative name for the Roman god Jupiter, sometimes used in English as a given name related to 'jovial' (meaning 'joyful, merry', ultimately from Jove). The name Jove was occasionally used in literature and later as a given name. Jovin appears to be a modern, masculine variant that emerged in the late 20th century. It remains rare in the United States, first recorded in 1988.
Where Jovin is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jo, Vin
Sibling names for Jovin
Names that share Jovin's style, for a brother or sister.
