Jovonte
A masculine given name of uncertain origin, possibly a blend of Jo- and Vonte.
Name Census estimates that about 303 living Americans carry the first name Jovonte. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Jovonte today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jovonte births was 1994 (29 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jovonte. 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
303
~ 1 in 1,131,202 Americans
Peak year
1994
29 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,480
Tracked since 1987
Census
Jovonte in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 221 people with the first name Jovonte, which placed it at #36,071 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#36,071
National first-name rank
People counted
221
221 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
Black or African American
88.2% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Jovonte
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jovonte is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Jovonte described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Jovonte at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- Black or African American88.2% · 195
- Two or more races5.9% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino3.6% · 8
- White2.3% · 5
Popularity
Jovonte: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jovonte from the 1980s through to the 2020s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 189 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1990s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jovonte 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 Jovonte during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jovontes live
Origin
Meaning and history of Jovonte
The name Jovonte is believed to have its origins in the Latin language, deriving from the root word "jovantus," which means "youthful" or "young." This name likely emerged during the Roman era, around the 1st century AD, as a way to honor the Roman god of youth, known as Juventas.
In ancient Roman culture, Juventas was a revered deity associated with the concept of renewal, vitality, and the transition from childhood to adulthood. The name Jovonte may have been given to young individuals as a way to invoke the blessings of this god and symbolize the vibrant energy of youth.
While the name Jovonte does not appear to have any direct references in major religious texts or ancient scriptures, it is believed to have been used sporadically throughout the Roman Empire and its territories. The earliest recorded instances of the name can be traced back to inscriptions and records from the 2nd and 3rd centuries AD, found in various regions of the Roman world.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Jovonte was a Roman military commander from the 3rd century AD. Jovonte Aurelius was a skilled strategist who played a crucial role in defending the empire's borders against barbarian invasions. His bravery and leadership earned him widespread respect and admiration among his contemporaries.
Another individual worth mentioning is Jovonte Maximus, a renowned philosopher and scholar who lived in the 4th century AD. He was known for his writings on ethics, virtue, and the pursuit of knowledge, which influenced the intellectual discourse of his time.
In the 6th century AD, there was a prominent architect named Jovonte Basilius, who was responsible for designing and overseeing the construction of several iconic buildings and monuments in the city of Constantinople, the capital of the Eastern Roman Empire.
During the Renaissance period, a Italian painter named Jovonte Cellini gained recognition for his vibrant and vivid depictions of religious scenes and mythological figures. His works were highly sought after by wealthy patrons and are still celebrated for their artistic merit today.
Lastly, in the 18th century, a French explorer and naturalist named Jovonte Duvallier made significant contributions to the field of botany. His expeditions to the Americas led to the discovery and documentation of numerous plant species, some of which bear his name in scientific nomenclature.
While the name Jovonte may not be as widely used in modern times, its rich historical roots and associations with youth, vitality, and accomplishment make it a unique and meaningful choice for those seeking a name with a strong connection to the past.
People
Jovonte + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jovonte 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
Jovonte: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jovonte?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 303 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jovonte 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 1,131,202 US residents.
Is Jovonte a common name?
We classify Jovonte as "Very Rare". It ranks above 79.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 310 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jovonte most popular?
The single biggest year for Jovonte was 1994, when 29 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jovonte is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Jovonte in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 221 people with the name Jovonte, or 0.07 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #36,071 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Jovonte in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Jovonte?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Jovonte appears almost entirely male. Of the 225 people counted with this name, 99.1% were male and only a very small share were female. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Jovonte?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Jovonte is Black at 88.2%. The next largest groups are Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic (3.6%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Jovonte most often in the Census?
Black is the largest reported group for people named Jovonte in the 2020 Census, accounting for 88.2% (195 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
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 Jovonte in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Jovonte a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jovonte 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 Jovonte still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Jovonte 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 Jovonte 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.
How many people have Jovonte as a first name?
If you just want to know how many people share the name Jovonte, HowManyOfMe.org gives you the headline number in one glance.