Jontavius, of Latin origin, is a unique and powerful-sounding name. It consists of two parts: Jon, derived from the Hebrew 'Yochanan', meaning 'God is gracious', and Tavius, believed to be a variant of the Latin 'Tatius'. The name Jontavius was popularized in the United States during the late 20th century, adding a distinct touch to its bearer.
The name Jontavius experienced a gradual increase in popularity from the late 80s to mid-90s, peaking around the years 1995 to 1998 with an average of 12 births per year. However, it started declining afterwards, dropping below 10 births annually from 1999 onwards. The highest number of births recorded was in 1995 with 13 newborns named Jontavius. Overall, there have been a total of 247 babies named Jontavius from 1986 to 2012.