Jovonni
An Italian variation of the masculine name John, derived from Johannes.
Name Census estimates that about 274 living Americans carry the first name Jovonni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jovonni today is around 12 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jovonni births was 2023 (19 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jovonni. 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.
People living today
274
~ 1 in 1,250,928 Americans
Peak year
2023
19 babies that year
Average age
12
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,534
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Jovonni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jovonni from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 132 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Jovonni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jovonni 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 Jovonni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jovonnis live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jovonni
The given name Jovonni has its origins rooted in the Italian language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the name Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name can be traced back to the biblical figure John the Baptist, who was a prominent figure in the New Testament.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jovonni can be found in the medieval town records of Siena, Italy, dating back to the 13th century. During this period, the name was often used by families of noble descent, indicating its association with prestige and status.
In the 15th century, the Italian Renaissance artist Giovonni Bellini, born in 1430 and died in 1516, was a prominent figure who carried a similar variation of the name. He was renowned for his contributions to the Venetian school of painting and his masterpieces, such as the "Pietà" and the "St. Francis in the Desert."
Another notable figure bearing the name was Jovonni Boccaccio, an Italian writer, and poet who lived from 1313 to 1375. He is best known for his literary work "The Decameron," a collection of novellas that depicted the social and cultural life of 14th-century Italy.
In the 16th century, Jovonni da Palestrina, born in 1525 and died in 1594, was an Italian Renaissance composer and one of the most influential figures in the development of Renaissance polyphony. His compositions, such as the "Missa Papae Marcelli," are celebrated for their intricate counterpoint and emotional depth.
In the 19th century, Jovonni Verdi, born in 1813 and died in 1901, was an iconic Italian composer known for his operas, including "Rigoletto," "La Traviata," and "Aida." His works are renowned for their emotional depth, dramatic intensity, and enduring popularity in the operatic repertoire.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who carried variations of the name Jovonni, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity across various fields, including art, literature, and music.
People
Jovonni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jovonni 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
Jovonni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jovonni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 274 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jovonni 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 1,250,928 US residents.
Is Jovonni a common name?
We classify Jovonni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 276 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jovonni most popular?
The single biggest year for Jovonni was 2023, when 19 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jovonni is about 12 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jovonni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jovonni 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.
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.