Jovany
Jovany is a boy's name of Latin origin.
Meaning
God is gracious; or belonging to Jove.
Origin and history
Jovany is a masculine name of Latin origin, serving as a variant spelling of the Italian name Giovanni (meaning 'God is gracious') or derived from Jove (Jupiter). In the United States, it emerged as a modern phonetic spelling and has seen steady, moderate use over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
4,679 babies in the United States have been named Jovany since 1880. It ranks #1810 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1654.
States where it is most popular
- CA (41.7 %)
- TX (18.5 %)
- IL (9.6 %)
- FL (8.3 %)
- NY (5 %)
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 | 23 |
| 1980-1990 | 290 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,127 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,022 |
| 2010-2019 | 944 |
| 2020-2029 | 273 |
Nicknames
Jovy, Gio
Fun facts
- Jovany is a stylized phonetic adaptation of the classical Italian name Giovanni, making it easier to spell for English speakers.
- Over 4,600 boys in the United States have been given the name Jovany since official birth records began tracking it.