Jiovanny is a unique and distinctive given name of Hispanic origin. It is believed to have been derived from the Italian name Giovanni, which itself is derived from the Latin name Iohannes. The name Iohannes has its roots in Hebrew and means "God is gracious."
The name Jiovanny is not particularly common, but it is still used in some Spanish-speaking communities. Its rarity can be seen as an advantage, as it helps to make those who bear the name stand out from the crowd.
Historically, the name Giovanni has been popular among royalty and nobility throughout Europe. Some notable figures with this name include Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian explorer who discovered the mouth of New York Harbor in 1524, and Giovanni Bellini, a renowned Venetian painter of the Early Renaissance period.
In Spain, there are records of people named Joan (the Catalan form of John) as far back as the Middle Ages. It is possible that Jiovanny could have originated from this tradition, with the name evolving over time to its current form.
Today, Jiovanny remains a less common but nevertheless meaningful and charming name choice for parents looking to give their child a unique identity. Its origins in the historic Italian and Spanish cultures provide it with a rich cultural heritage, while its meaning "God is gracious" conveys a positive and hopeful message.
The name Jiovanny has seen a varied trend in popularity over the years in the United States. In 1990, there were 14 newborns named Jiovanny. The following year, this number decreased to 6 births. However, it picked up again in 1992 with 11 newborns given the name Jiovanny.
There was a gap of two years before the next data point, which shows 5 births in 1995. The trend then continued to fluctuate, with peaks in 1997 (9 births), 1998 (14 births), and 1999 (15 births). The early 2000s saw a relatively stable number of Jiovanny births, ranging from 9 to 26 between the years 2000 and 2009.
The most recent data available shows a decline in popularity for the name Jiovanny. Between 2010 and 2023, the number of newborns named Jiovanny ranged from 5 to 21, with the exception of a brief spike in 2020 (10 births).
In total, there have been 441 babies named Jiovanny born in the United States since 1990.