Jovontae is a distinctive given name of African American origin, derived from the combination of 'Joe' and 'Montae'. The name Joe is a diminutive of Joseph, meaning 'God will increase', while Montae is an invented name that was popularized in the late 20th century. Jovontae gained popularity during this time due to its unique sound and association with notable figures such as NBA player Jovonte' Green.
The name Jovontae experienced varying popularity throughout the years, with peaks in 1992 and 2001 when it was given to eight newborns each year. However, it appears that its usage has been declining since the early 2000s, as there were fewer than seven births per year after 2004 until the most recent years recorded (5 births in both 2011 and 2013). Overall, Jovontae was chosen for a total of seventy-four newborns between 1990 and 2013.