Geovonni is a unique and distinctive given name of Italian origin. It is derived from the Italian name Geovanni, which in turn is a variant form of Giovanni. Giovanni is composed of two elements: "geo-" meaning "earth" or "land", and "-vanni" which is a diminutive suffix meaning "little". Therefore, Geovonni translates to "little earth" or "little land".
The name Geovanni has its roots in the Latin word "Iovianus", which means "of Jupiter". In Roman mythology, Jupiter was the king of the gods and the god of sky and thunder. Thus, Geovanni can be interpreted as meaning "earthly one" or "small Jupiter".
Historically, Giovanni has been a popular given name among Italians for centuries. It was borne by several notable figures throughout history, such as Giovanni Boccaccio, an Italian writer and poet from the 14th century whose works include the Decameron, and Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, an Italian Renaissance scholar and philosopher.
While Geovanni is less common than its parent name Giovanni, it has been used sporadically throughout history and may be more commonly found in families with Italian heritage or those who prefer unique and distinctive names.
The name Geovonni has seen a varied trend in popularity over the past three decades in the United States, with fluctuations in the number of annual births ranging from a low of 7 to a high of 14.
From 1993 to 2008, there was an upward trend in the number of births with Geovonni as the given name. The lowest point during this period was in 1993 with only 7 births, while the highest occurred consecutively in 2008 and 2009 with 14 births each year.
However, from 2009 onwards, the popularity of Geovonni began to decrease. The number of annual births fluctuated between 8 and 14 until it reached a low point again in 2016 with only 8 births. Nevertheless, there has been some resurgence in recent years, with the number of births stabilizing around 11 to 12 annually since 2020.
In total, over these three decades, there were 216 babies named Geovonni born in the United States. Despite the fluctuations in popularity, it is evident that this unique name has maintained a consistent presence among new parents' choices during this time period.