Jovita
Every Jovita since 1903 — 3,297 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jovita
Jovita is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,494 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1903, 3,297 American babies have been named Jovita. Its peak came in 1930, when 62 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1930s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jovita stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jovita year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,494 | — | — |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,593 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | 8 | #11,680 | — | — |
| 2021 | 8 | #11,597 | — | — |
| 2020 | 5 | #16,230 | — | — |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,084 | — | — |
| 2018 | — | — | — | — |
| 2017 | — | — | — | — |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,196 | — | — |
| 2015 | 7 | #13,671 | — | — |
| 2014 | 8 | #12,453 | — | — |
| 2013 | 9 | #11,422 | — | — |
| 2012 | 12 | #9,371 | — | — |
| 2011 | — | — | — | — |
| 2010 | 10 | #10,791 | — | — |
| 2009 | 9 | #11,922 | — | — |
| 2008 | 7 | #14,536 | — | — |
| 2007 | 13 | #9,257 | — | — |
| 2006 | 9 | #11,892 | — | — |
| 2005 | 9 | #11,328 | — | — |
| 2004 | 15 | #7,597 | — | — |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,732 | — | — |
| 2002 | 13 | #8,031 | — | — |
| 2001 | 17 | #6,462 | — | — |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,806 | — | — |
| 1995 | 32 | #3,448 | — | — |
| 1990 | 31 | #3,468 | — | — |
| 1985 | 32 | #2,888 | — | — |
| 1980 | 37 | #2,555 | — | — |
| 1975 | 43 | #2,035 | — | — |
| 1970 | 36 | #2,217 | — | — |
| 1965 | 32 | #2,085 | — | — |
| 1960 | 34 | #1,963 | — | — |
| 1955 | 49 | #1,454 | — | — |
| 1950 | 28 | #1,812 | — | — |
| 1945 | 31 | #1,464 | — | — |
| 1940 | 30 | #1,388 | — | — |
| 1935 | 50 | #978 | — | — |
| 1930 | 62 | #932 | — | — |
| 1925 | 33 | #1,429 | — | — |
| 1920 | 36 | #1,295 | — | — |
| 1915 | 21 | #1,650 | — | — |
| 1910 | 8 | #1,850 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jovita in 2025?
Jovita ranked #12,494 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jovita?
3,297 babies have been named Jovita in the United States since 1903, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jovita most popular?
Jovita peaked in 1930, when 62 newborns received the name.
Is Jovita a boy or girl name?
Jovita is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jovita rising or falling?
Jovita is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.