Gian
Gian is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Gian is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning as a short form or prefix for names like Gianni or Giovanni. Derived ultimately from the Hebrew Yehochanan, it means 'God is gracious'. In the United States, Gian has grown in popularity as a stylish, standalone modern name choice.
Popularity in the United States
5,033 babies in the United States have been named Gian since 1880. It ranks #1719 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #861.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- FL (20.1 %)
- TX (17.7 %)
- NY (13.8 %)
- NJ (7.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 16 |
| 1960-1970 | 97 |
| 1970-1980 | 157 |
| 1980-1990 | 281 |
| 1990-2000 | 494 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,226 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,284 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,478 |
Famous people named Gian
- Gian Ghisone: Painter
Fun facts
- Gian originated as a truncated form or compound prefix for classic Italian names such as Giancarlo, Gianluigi, or Giovanni.
- Gian has seen an increase in usage as a standalone given name in the United States in recent decades.