Find out how popular the first name Jovanny has been for the last 45 years (from 1979 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Jovanny by gender

Based on the last 45 years of data, Jovanny is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 100% of people named Jovanny being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 48 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Jovanny.

The history of the first name Jovanny

The name Jovanny is a masculine given name derived from the Latin name Johannes, which originated from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious" or "God is merciful." The name Johannes was later adapted into various European languages, including Spanish, where it became Juan. Jovanny is a Spanish variant of Juan, with the addition of the suffix "-nny" or "-ny."

The earliest recorded use of the name Jovanny can be traced back to the late 15th century, during the Spanish colonization of the Americas. As Spanish explorers and settlers arrived in the New World, they brought with them their language, culture, and naming traditions, including the name Jovanny.

One of the earliest notable individuals with the name Jovanny was Jovanny Díaz, a Spanish conquistador who participated in the conquest of Mexico alongside Hernán Cortés in the early 16th century. Another early figure was Jovanny Garcés, a Spanish missionary and explorer who traveled through the southwestern United States in the late 18th century.

In the 19th century, Jovanny Blanco was a prominent Venezuelan poet and writer, born in 1832. He is known for his works that celebrated Venezuelan culture and landscapes.

In the 20th century, Jovanny Ariza was a Colombian painter and artist, born in 1914. He was renowned for his vibrant and colorful depictions of Colombian rural life and landscapes.

Another notable figure was Jovanny Hilario, a Dominican baseball player who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago White Sox and the Montreal Expos in the 1970s and 1980s.

The name Jovanny has also been found in various religious texts and historical records throughout the centuries, reflecting its widespread use among Spanish-speaking populations around the world.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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