Jovanni

Jovanni is a boy's name of Spanish origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 192 boys in the United States.

Jovanni at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Spanish
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Jovanni

Jovanni belongs to the Spanish tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Jovanni first appears in Social Security records in 1978. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #735 in 2012, and in 2024 192 babies received the name — 6,641 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Jovanni in US records

First recorded (US)
1978
Best US rank
#735 in 2012
Peak year
2012
Babies named Jovanni in 2024
192
Total since 1880
6,641

Jovanni in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2009
Best rank
#2730 in 2021
Babies named Jovanni in 2025
5
Total since 1996
38

Similar names

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Jovanni mean?

The meaning of Jovanni is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Spanish origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Jovanni a boy or girl name?

Jovanni is a boy name. In 2024, 192 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Jovanni?

Jovanni comes from the Spanish tradition.

How popular is the name Jovanni?

Jovanni first appears in US records in 1978. Its best-ever ranking was #735 in 2012, and 192 babies were given the name in 2024.

Meaning and origin for this page were checked against this source. US popularity figures are from the Social Security Administration's public baby-names data. England & Wales figures are from the Office for National Statistics. If you spot an error, write to [email protected] — accuracy is the whole point of this site, and corrections are made fast.