Jovani
Every Jovani since 1974 — 7,490 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Jovani
Jovani is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,208 in 2025 with 168 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 7,490 American babies have been named Jovani. Its peak came in 2009, when 346 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Jovani stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Jovani year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 168 | #1,208 |
| 2024 | — | — | 177 | #1,173 |
| 2023 | 6 | #14,226 | 148 | #1,297 |
| 2022 | 5 | #16,400 | 174 | #1,174 |
| 2021 | 7 | #12,800 | 179 | #1,137 |
| 2020 | 8 | #11,555 | 195 | #1,041 |
| 2019 | — | — | 170 | #1,146 |
| 2018 | — | — | 155 | #1,213 |
| 2017 | — | — | 171 | #1,124 |
| 2016 | — | — | 192 | #1,036 |
| 2015 | — | — | 215 | #961 |
| 2014 | — | — | 231 | #925 |
| 2013 | 5 | #17,849 | 222 | #922 |
| 2012 | — | — | 275 | #808 |
| 2011 | — | — | 292 | #771 |
| 2010 | 7 | #14,171 | 293 | #765 |
| 2009 | — | — | 346 | #695 |
| 2008 | — | — | 278 | #789 |
| 2007 | — | — | 288 | #766 |
| 2006 | — | — | 319 | #695 |
| 2005 | 5 | #17,713 | 277 | #730 |
| 2004 | — | — | 242 | #757 |
| 2003 | — | — | 224 | #786 |
| 2002 | — | — | 216 | #799 |
| 2001 | — | — | 236 | #740 |
| 2000 | — | — | 180 | #877 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14,425 | 110 | #1,076 |
| 1990 | 7 | #10,710 | 80 | #1,230 |
| 1985 | 9 | #7,217 | 27 | #2,096 |
| 1980 | 6 | #9,590 | 10 | #3,983 |
| 1975 | — | — | 5 | #5,882 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Jovani in 2025?
Jovani ranked #1,208 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 168 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Jovani?
7,490 babies have been named Jovani in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Jovani most popular?
Jovani peaked in 2009, when 346 newborns received the name.
Is Jovani a boy or girl name?
Jovani is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 98% of babies with the name.
Is the name Jovani rising or falling?
Jovani is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.