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Geovonie

A unisex name of uncertain origin and meaning.

Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Geovonie. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geovonie today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geovonie births was 2005 (5 babies).

This page is the full Name Census profile for Geovonie. 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 Geovonie. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.

People living today

5

~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans

Peak year

2005

5 babies that year

Average age

21

years old

2005 SSA rank

#12,038

Tracked since 2005

Popularity

Geovonie: popularity over time

Babies born per year

013452005

Decades

Geovonie 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 Geovonie during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.

DecadeMaleFemaleTotal
2000s505

Origin

Meaning and history of Geovonie

The name Geovonie is a rare and unique name with an intriguing history. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Celtic tribes of Gaul, modern-day France and parts of Western Europe. The name is derived from the Celtic root words "geo" meaning earth or land, and "vonie" meaning blessed or holy. Together, the name Geovonie can be interpreted as "blessed land" or "holy earth."

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geovonie can be found in a collection of ancient Gaulish inscriptions dating back to the 1st century BCE. These inscriptions were discovered near the city of Lyon and are believed to have been part of a religious ceremony honoring the earth and its fertility. The name Geovonie is mentioned as a title or epithet given to a priestess or druid who presided over the rituals.

During the Middle Ages, the name Geovonie gained a more spiritual connotation and was often associated with monastic orders and religious figures. In the 6th century, there is a record of a monk named Geovonie who lived in a monastery in the Pyrenees Mountains. He was known for his profound devotion to nature and his deep connection with the earth.

One of the most famous individuals to bear the name Geovonie was a French philosopher and theologian who lived in the 12th century. Geovonie de Châtillon was a renowned scholar at the University of Paris and wrote extensively on the relationship between humanity and the natural world. His works explored the concept of the "holy earth" and the idea that the divine was present in all aspects of nature.

Another notable figure with the name Geovonie was a 14th-century Flemish artist known as Geovonie van der Weyden. He was a master of religious art and is best known for his intricate and detailed depictions of the natural world, often incorporating elements of the earth and its bounty into his paintings of biblical scenes.

In the 17th century, there was a French explorer and cartographer named Geovonie Delisle. He was renowned for his detailed and accurate maps of the Americas and his contributions to the field of geography. His maps often incorporated the names of indigenous tribes and their connection to the land, reflecting the spirit of the name Geovonie.

While the name Geovonie is relatively rare today, it carries a rich history and a deep connection to the earth and the natural world. Its ancient Celtic roots and spiritual associations have given the name a sense of reverence and respect for the land and its blessings.

People

Geovonie + last name combinations

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FAQ

Geovonie: questions and answers

How many people in the U.S. are named Geovonie?

Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geovonie 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 Geovonie a common name?

We classify Geovonie 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 Geovonie most popular?

The single biggest year for Geovonie was 2005, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geovonie is about 21 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 Geovonie in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.

Is Geovonie a male name?

Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geovonie 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 Geovonie still being used today?

Yes. The SSA still recorded Geovonie 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 Geovonie 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 Americans are named Geovonie?

For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.

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