Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Giovonnie since 1998
Babies named Giovonnie per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 49 |
| 2010s | 34 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Giovonnie is a modern respelling of Giovanni that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1998. Its peak popularity came in 2011, and it has since remained stable in usage. While never common, the name reflects a broader trend of phonetic spelling variations of established names. Parents choosing Giovonnie may appreciate its distinctive sound and connection to the well-known Giovanni, but its ranking of 12,008 in 2025 shows it remains quite rare, with only about 1 in every 341,615 newborns receiving the name.
Giovonnie appears to be a creative respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan. This spelling variant emerged in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of distinctive -ie endings and phonetic variations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Vanni, Vonnie
Sibling names for Giovonnie
Names that share Giovonnie's style, for a brother or sister.
