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Jovanni

Boy name

Jovanni has been given to 7,027 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It peaked in 2012.

Meaning & origin

From Spanish Jovanni, from Italian Giovanni.

Origin: Spanish

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.

Popularity over time births per year, 1880–2025

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Total babies

7,027

Peak year

2012 (316 babies)

Rank in 2025

Below top 1000

First recorded

1978

10-year trend

▲ +1%

Gender split

3% girls / 97% boys

Spellings & variants

Names one letter away from Jovanni — alternate spellings parents actually use.

Names with a similar vibe

Same primary gender, peaked around the same years, and roughly as common as Jovanni.

FAQ

How popular is the name Jovanni?

Jovanni has been given to 7,027 babies in the U.S. since 1978. It ranked below the top 1000 in 2025.

When did the name Jovanni peak?

Jovanni peaked in 2012, when 316 babies were given the name.

Is Jovanni a girl or boy name?

Jovanni is primarily a boy name (97% of babies named Jovanni are boys).

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