Jovanni
Jovanni is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Jovanni is a modern phonetic spelling variant of the classic Italian name Giovanni. It traces back to the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. In the United States, it gained usage as an accessible alternative spelling that retains the melodic Italian sound.
Popularity in the United States
6,835 babies in the United States have been named Jovanni since 1880. It ranks #1458 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #903.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.7 %)
- TX (19 %)
- FL (10.8 %)
- IL (9 %)
- NY (7.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 5 |
| 1980-1990 | 181 |
| 1990-2000 | 860 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,100 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,306 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,383 |
Famous people named Jovanni
- Jovanni Garcia: Athlete, Soccer Player
Nicknames
Gio, Jovi, Jov
Fun facts
- Jovanni simplifies the spelling of the traditional Italian Giovanni while preserving its pronunciation.
- The name has seen consistent use in the United States over recent decades as parents seek approachable Italian-inspired names.