boy's name
Jowan
JOH-un (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 5
- Popularity Uncommon
- Births on record 603
Jowan is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2023 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2016, when 28 babies were given the name.
- It has been rising over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 30,997 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Jowan Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 26 |
| 2000s | 83 |
| 2010s | 206 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 106 |
How Popular Is Jowan?
In 2025, Jowan was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Where Jowan Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Jowan
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Jowan Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Jowan over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Jowan
- English JOH-un
Sibling Names for Jowan
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Jowan — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Jowan
How popular is the name Jowan?
In 2025, Jowan was given to 17 babies in England and Wales. It is used consistently but remains uncommon.
Is Jowan a girl's or a boy's name?
Jowan is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Jowan?
Jowan has 2 syllables.
When was Jowan most popular?
Jowan peaked in 2016, when 28 babies were given the name. It has been rising over the past decade.
Is Jowan a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Jowan currently ranks #1,542 in England and Wales. It has been rising over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.