Jovany Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Jovany is a name with Latin origins, meaning jovial or youthful. It has evolved from historical forms such as Iovinus and Jovinus to its modern form. The name is often seen as cheerful and friendly, with no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Hispanic communities.
The name Jovany is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. 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, Jovany has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Jovany' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 6632nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1377th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 967th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2376th out of 23106 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 22630th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Jovany' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Jovany"
Pronunciation
/ˈdʒoʊvəni/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Jovany is derived from the Latin name 'Iovinus', which is related to Jupiter, the Roman king of the gods. It is often associated with youthfulness and vitality.
Meaning
Jovial, youthful
Language Evolution
Iovinus, Jovinus, Jovany
Historical Usage
The name Jovany gained popularity in the late 20th century, particularly in Hispanic cultures, as a modern variant of the traditional name Jovan.
Variants & Derivatives
Jovan, Giovanni, Yovany
Modern Popularity & Image
Jovany is viewed as a contemporary and cheerful name, often associated with friendliness and a positive demeanor.
Famous People
Jovany Cabrera, a notable professional athlete, Jovany Morales, an influential artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Jovany"
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 "Jovany"
"Jovany" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 6632nd of 10718 | 32 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1377th of 16616 | 994 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 967th of 24088 | 2,922 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2376th of 23106 | 684 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 22630th of 27321 | 11 |
Regional Popularity of "Jovany" 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) |
- | - | - |
49.95% 2020th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
37.18% 1370th/3685 |
30.44% 1362nd/4475 |
28.42% 1476th/5194 |
11.81% 746th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
25.01% 1146th/4582 |
28.51% 1472nd/5164 |
14.00% 1024th/7313 |
8.67% 647th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
79.99% 3187th/3984 |
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28.22% 1925th/6822 |
24.89% 1562nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Jovany" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Jovany"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Jovany" 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.