Holding steady.
Popularity of Jovonte since 1987
Babies named Jovonte per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 24 |
| 1990s | 189 |
| 2000s | 85 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Jovonte is a modern American name first recorded in Social Security data in 1987. It reached its peak rank in 1994, after which its usage has been stable but low. The name appears to be a creative coinage, possibly blending elements of Jovan and Dante or adapting Jeovante. It has not been among the top 1,000 names in any year, and its usage is too scattered to associate with any single state. The name's trajectory suggests that it has maintained a small, steady presence among parents seeking a distinctive choice.
Jovonte is a name that first appeared in the United States in the late 1980s. Its exact derivation is unclear, but it may be a blend of the name Jovan (itself a form of John or a Slavic name) and Dante (of Latin origin), or a creative respelling of Jeovante, possibly influenced by African American naming traditions. The name saw its peak usage in 1994 and has since remained rare.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Jov, Von, Jovi
Sibling names for Jovonte
Names that share Jovonte's style, for a brother or sister.
