Declining since 2007.
Popularity of Jeovany since 1984
Babies named Jeovany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 32 |
| 1990s | 119 |
| 2000s | 208 |
| 2010s | 108 |
| 2020s | 37 |
Meaning & origin
Jeovany first entered U.S. birth records in 1984, a late 20th-century arrival that reflects the era's taste for invented spellings of established names. Its peak came in 2007, when it reached its highest recorded usage, though it has never entered the national top 1000. Since 2007, its trajectory has been falling, with no appearances in the top states. The name belongs to the 2000s decade, a period that saw many Giovanni variants gain modest traction. At its core, Jeovany is a modern respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'. Parents may be drawn to its distinctive spelling while keeping the familiar Italian sound and religious heritage.
Jeovany is a modern respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, ultimately from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name gained limited use in the United States starting in the late 20th century, possibly influenced by the popularity of similar-sounding names like Giovanni and the 'J' variant Jeovanni.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jeo, Vanny
Sibling names for Jeovany
Names that share Jeovany's style, for a brother or sister.
