Jeovan
A masculine name of unknown origin, potentially a variant of the Spanish name Juan.
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Jeovan. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jeovan today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jeovan births was 2003 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jeovan. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Jeovan. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2003
5 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2003 SSA rank
#11,720
Tracked since 2003
Popularity
Jeovan: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Jeovan by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Jeovan during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Jeovan
The name Jeovan is an intriguing one, with its origins shrouded in mystery and speculation. Some linguists and historians believe it may have its roots in the ancient Sanskrit language, deriving from the word "jīvan," which means "life" or "living." This connection to the concept of life and vitality could explain the enduring appeal of the name across various cultures and time periods.
Others suggest that Jeovan may have originated from the Hebrew language, tracing its lineage to the name "Yehovan," which is a variation of the sacred name "Yahweh" or "Jehovah." This potential link to divine or religious connotations could have contributed to the name's adoption and use in certain spiritual or faith-based communities.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jeovan can be found in the ancient texts of the Zoroastrian religion, where it is mentioned as the name of a revered sage or philosopher. This reference dates back to the 6th century BCE, during the Achaemenid Empire in Persia (modern-day Iran).
In the realm of historical figures, Jeovan has been borne by several notable individuals throughout the ages. One such person was Jeovan of Antioch, a Christian theologian and scholar who lived in the 4th century CE. He is remembered for his contributions to the study of biblical texts and his influential writings on theological matters.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Jeovan the Illuminator, an Armenian monk and missionary who lived in the 4th century CE. He played a pivotal role in the spread of Christianity in Armenia and is revered as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic Church.
During the Renaissance period, Jeovan Battista Della Porta, an Italian scholar and polymath, made significant contributions to various fields, including optics, cryptography, and natural philosophy. He was born in 1535 and lived until 1615, leaving a lasting legacy in the realms of science and academia.
In the realm of literature, Jeovan Nikolai Gogol, a Russian writer and playwright, is renowned for his works that capture the essence of Russian culture and society. Born in 1809, his literary masterpieces, such as "Dead Souls" and "The Overcoat," have earned him a place among the giants of 19th-century Russian literature.
Lastly, Jeovan Sibelius, the renowned Finnish composer, is widely celebrated for his contributions to the world of classical music. Born in 1865, his works, including the "Finlandia" tone poem and the "Violin Concerto," have become iconic representations of Finnish national identity and have influenced generations of musicians and music lovers alike.
People
Jeovan + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jeovan as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jeovan: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jeovan?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jeovan going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Jeovan a common name?
We classify Jeovan as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jeovan most popular?
The single biggest year for Jeovan was 2003, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jeovan is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Jeovan in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jeovan a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jeovan in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Jeovan still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jeovan in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Jeovan can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have the name Jeovan?
For a quick modern take, check how many Americans are named Jeovan on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org.