Yovanni
Yovanni is a boy's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Yovanni is a modern phonetic spelling variant of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It means 'God is gracious' and is used in the United States as a contemporary twist on a classic traditional name. Its usage remains relatively rare but steady in modern name charts.
Popularity in the United States
680 babies in the United States have been named Yovanni since 1880. It ranks #3996 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1803.
States where it is most popular
- CA (74.4 %)
- TX (15.7 %)
- FL (6.4 %)
- IL (3.5 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 83 |
| 2000-2010 | 260 |
| 2010-2019 | 213 |
| 2020-2029 | 124 |
Nicknames
Yovi, Vanni
Fun facts
- Yovanni adapts the Italian name Giovanni to match its natural English and Spanish pronunciation.
- The name emerged in U.S. birth records in the late 20th century alongside other creative spelling variations.