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soh-FEE-uh
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Jovie
GirlEnglish, Latin· “jolly; from jovial”
- Meaning
- jolly; from jovial
- Origin
- English, Latin
- Pronunciation
- JOH-vee
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #521
- US babies 2025
- 576
- Best rank
- #521 (2025)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Jovie
Jovie is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “jolly; from jovial”.
Jovie is a modern name drawn from the English word jovial, "cheerful" or "jolly." Jovial comes from the Latin Jovialis, "of Jupiter," because people born under the planet Jupiter were once believed to be merry. The name gained attention through Jovie, the character in the Christmas film Elf. Jovie has a cheerful, playful sound, and it fits with other upbeat names like Joy and Jolie. It works as a full name or as a nickname for longer names beginning with Jo.
Popularity over time
Jovie first appears in US Social Security records in 2004. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 6 different years, starting in 2020. It is at its all-time high right now: 2025 brought both its best national rank, #521, and its highest count, 576 babies. Use has grown 192% in ten years.
Its national rank moved from #1,699 in 2010 and #521 in 2025. Of the 4,888 US girls named Jovie since records began, 54% were born in the 2020s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 1,934 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Hadassah, Marlowe, Clover, Analeia, and Alisson.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Jovie ranked highest in South Dakota, Utah, and Montana.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| South Dakota | #108 | 10 |
| Utah | #160 | 28 |
| Montana | #187 | 6 |
| Iowa | #191 | 17 |
| North Dakota | #220 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Jovie is usually pronounced JOH-vee, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with J and ends in “-ie”.
Middle names for Jovie
A few middle names that flow with Jovie: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Jovie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Jovie mean?
Jovie is an English and Latin name that is usually said to mean “jolly; from jovial”.
What is the origin of the name Jovie?
Jovie has English and Latin roots. Jovie is a modern name drawn from the English word jovial, "cheerful" or "jolly." Jovial comes from the Latin Jovialis, "of Jupiter," because people born under the planet Jupiter were once believed to be merry.
Is Jovie a popular name?
Yes. Jovie ranked #521 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Jovie a boy or girl name?
Jovie is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Jovie?
Jovie is usually pronounced JOH-vee. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings