Jovanna Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Jovanna originates from Latin, meaning 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the name Iovanna and has variants like Giovanna. It has been commonly used since the Middle Ages and is currently viewed as a modern and elegant name. It holds no biblical significance.
The name Jovanna is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Jovanna has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Jovanna' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 9204th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6601st out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 3638th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1822nd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2178th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4653rd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Jovanna' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jovanna"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊˈvænə/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Jovanna is derived from the Latin name 'Iovanna', which is a feminine form of 'Iovius', relating to the Roman god Jupiter, associated with light and sky.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Iovanna, Jovanna, Giovanna
Historical Usage
Jovanna has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Italian-speaking countries, and has been used since the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanna, Yovanna, Joanna, Joan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Jovanna is perceived as a modern and elegant name, popular among parents looking for unique yet classic names.
Famous People
Jovanna H., Jovanna G., Jovanna M.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jovanna"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Jovanna"
"Jovanna" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 9204th of 9204 | 5 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6601st of 12526 | 59 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 3638th of 19264 | 281 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1822nd of 27321 | 1,139 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2178th of 35406 | 1,344 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4653rd of 30306 | 354 |
Regional Popularity of "Jovanna" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Jovanna" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
74.85% 2607th/3483 |
70.58% 2483rd/3518 |
56.18% 2272nd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
75.33% 2776th/3685 |
40.80% 1826th/4475 |
34.06% 1769th/5194 |
18.63% 1177th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
53.73% 2462nd/4582 |
49.61% 2562nd/5164 |
28.62% 2093rd/7313 |
18.77% 1401st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
58.31% 3978th/6822 |
56.39% 3539th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jovanna"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jovanna" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.