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Jovonne

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Pronounced joh-VON /dʒoʊˈvɑn/Low

Meaning: Jovonne is a feminine name built on Jovan, the Slavic form of John, itself from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The doubled n and -onne ending give it a soft, modern American finish.Low

In 30 seconds: Jovonne is a feminine name tied to Jovan/Giovanni, forms of John. It stayed rare in the United States and peaked in the late nineteen-seventies (said joh-VON).

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Origin LowAmerican, Slavic

MeaningJovonne is a feminine name built on Jovan, the Slavic form of John, itself from the Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'. The doubled n and -onne ending give it a soft, modern American finish.

U.S. rank (1997)#14790 ↘ Falling

1997 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1979

Total births (all-time)≈ 177

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Jovonne is a feminine coinage growing out of Jovan, the Slavic John, from the Hebrew for 'God is gracious'. The -onne ending links it to Yvonne and Lavonne, and it appeared only rarely in American records.

It was never common, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies. A girl named Jovonne then is in her forties today.

Did you know? Jovonne fits a wave of Jo- and -vonne names, alongside Lavonne and Yvonne, that gave a familiar sound a fresh individual spin in the nineteen-seventies.

Overall data confidence 32%

References - Jovonne — Feminine of Jovan/Giovanni (forms of John, 'God is gracious')

Variations

JovonnaJavonneJevonne

Nicknames

JoVonnie

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If you like Jovonne…

Jovanna— a like Jov- feminine name

Yvonne— a similar -onne ending name

Lavonne— a related -vonne coinage

Jordyne— the same modern feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Jovonne mean?

It is a feminine coinage related to Jovan/Giovanni, forms of John, 'God is gracious'.

How do you pronounce Jovonne?

It is said joh-VON /dʒoʊˈvɑn/, two syllables with the stress on the second.

Is Jovonne a boy or girl name?

Jovonne is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Jovonne?

It was always rare in the United States, given to only about sixteen girls a year at its peak in the late nineteen-seventies.