Declining since 2006, #2,718 for boys today.
Popularity of Jovany since 1978
Babies named Jovany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 23 |
| 1980s | 290 |
| 1990s | 1,127 |
| 2000s | 2,022 |
| 2010s | 944 |
| 2020s | 273 |
Meaning & origin
Jovany is a modern spelling variant that emerged in the late 20th century, first recorded in 1978. It reached its peak rank of 789 in 2006, with 1 in 36,342 boys receiving the name in 2025, marking a significant decline since that peak. The name is most common in Arizona, Washington, and Illinois. While derived from Latin roots via Spanish and Italian, its contemporary form follows a trend of creative respellings, blending tradition with a sleek, modern feel.
Jovany is a modern spelling variant of Jovani or Jovanny, which itself is a Spanish and Italian form of the Latin name Iovianus, derived from Iuppiter (Jupiter). The name gained popularity in the United States during the late 20th century, first recorded in 1978, and saw a peak in 2006 before declining. Its spelling is influenced by the fashionable -ny ending, similar to other names like Giovanni.
Where Jovany is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jov, Jovy
Sibling names for Jovany
Names that share Jovany's style, for a brother or sister.
