Jovie
How to say it: JOH-vee · /ˈdʒoʊvi/
Modern coinage likely from 'jovial' (Latin Jovialis, of Jupiter) or as a pet form of Jovanna. No established classical tradition.
Jovie was the 395th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 576 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 3.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #229 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #395 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 576 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,057 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×3.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #229 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Newcomer Jovie belongs almost entirely to recent decades, with the 2020s as its best showing so far. Growth is expected to continue from this peak.
What goes with it
Light and airy with a breathy finish, Jovie feels gentle and inventive. Jolee mirrors that playful charm.
Nicknames
- Jo
- Jov
Honouring a Jovie in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Jovie is about 1 in 170.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English.
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