Is Jovi a boy's or girl's name?

Jovi is primarily a girl's name. It is also used as a boy's name, with 666 recorded births.

When was Jovi most popular?

Jovi reached its peak popularity in 2024 with 234 births that year. It is currently ranked #1061 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Jovi?

Jovi is currently ranked #1061 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 2,011 babies since 1976.

Jovi

An uncommon Latin pick — distinctive and rare.

Girl's name| Also boysLatinRising fast Also a pet name

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Meaning & Origin

dative singular of Juppiter

Jovi is a girl's and boy's baby name of Latin origin, a diminutive form inspired by the Roman god Jupiter (Jovis in the genitive case), meaning "of Jupiter" or "jovial." It is also naturally associated with rock legend Jon Bon Jovi.

Jovi has a bright, cheerful energy — the Latin root for the word "jovial" literally comes from Jupiter, the god of thunder and good fortune. As a given name, it carries an upbeat, rock-and-roll spirit from its Bon Jovi association, combined with a breezy, two-syllable sound that works beautifully for girls.

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Popularity Over Time

Jovi climbed 8481 spots in the last 20 years — from #9542 to #1061.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Jovi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	948	#1261	▲
2010s	783	#2472	▲
2000s	216	#7657	▲
1990s	33	#13529	▲
1980s	26	#8648	▲
1970s	5	#9909	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(33 years, 1976–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Jovi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	234	#1061	+29 (14.1%)
2023	205	#1172	+3 (1.5%)
2022	202	#1191	+30 (17.4%)
2021	172	#1314	+37 (27.4%)
2020	135	#1566	+9 (7.1%)
2019	126	#1673	+14 (12.5%)
2018	112	#1821	+33 (41.8%)
2017	79	#2331	-7 (-8.1%)
2016	86	#2236	+13 (17.8%)
2015	73	#2488	+15 (25.9%)
2014	58	#2950	-1 (-1.7%)
2013	59	#2881	-7 (-10.6%)
2012	66	#2692	-2 (-2.9%)
2011	68	#2624	+12 (21.4%)
2010	56	#3027	-3 (-5.1%)
2009	59	#2954	+13 (28.3%)
2008	46	#3549	+8 (21.1%)
2007	38	#4086	+5 (15.2%)
2006	33	#4403	+16 (94.1%)
2005	17	#6982	+6 (54.5%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Jovi as a Boy's Name

Though more common for girls, Jovi has a notable history as a boy's name too, with 666 births since 1987.

#2574

Current rank

666

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Jovi be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Jovi is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name, it currently ranks #1061. As a boy's name, it ranks #2574.

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Jovi, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (1976–2024) · Methodology