Find out how popular the first name Yovanny has been for the last 38 years (from 1986 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Yovanny by gender

Based on the last 38 years of data, Yovanny is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 11 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Yovanny.

The history of the first name Yovanny

The given name Yovanny is a masculine name with roots in the Spanish language. It is a variant spelling of the name Giovanni, which is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious."

The name Yovanny is believed to have originated in Spain during the medieval period, when the Iberian Peninsula was under Moorish rule. During this time, many Arabic and Hebrew names were adopted and adapted into the Spanish language, including Yovanny.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Yovanny can be found in a 13th-century chronicle from the Kingdom of Aragon, which mentions a nobleman named Yovanny de Montañés. However, it's likely that the name was in use earlier than this, especially among Jewish and Muslim communities in the region.

In the 15th century, a Spanish explorer named Yovanny de Solis played a significant role in the early exploration of the Americas. He led several expeditions along the coast of present-day Brazil and later discovered and navigated the Río de la Plata (River Plate) in Argentina.

Another notable bearer of the name Yovanny was Yovanny Bautista, a 16th-century Spanish painter and sculptor who worked in the Renaissance style. His works can be found in various churches and museums across Spain.

During the colonial era, the name Yovanny spread to the Americas, where it became popular among Spanish-speaking populations, particularly in Latin American countries such as Mexico, Colombia, and Venezuela.

One of the most famous historical figures with the name Yovanny is Yovanny Ventura, a 19th-century Venezuelan military leader and statesman. He played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from Spain and later served as the president of Venezuela from 1859 to 1863.

Another notable bearer of the name was Yovanny Gutiérrez, a Mexican-American activist and labor leader who fought for the rights of farmworkers in the United States during the mid-20th century. He co-founded the United Farm Workers union alongside Cesar Chavez.

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