Giannis
Giannis is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giannis is a modern Greek form of John, ultimately deriving from Hebrew. The name has seen a sudden surge in popularity in the United States in recent years, largely driven by athletic prominence. It represents a vibrant contemporary adaptation of a classic scriptural name.
Popularity in the United States
1,046 babies in the United States have been named Giannis since 1880. It ranks #3639 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1190.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.1 %)
- TX (14.5 %)
- NY (12.3 %)
- FL (11.9 %)
- IL (9.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 244 |
| 2020-2029 | 802 |
Famous people named Giannis
- Giannis Antetokounmpo: athlete, basketball player
Fun facts
- Giannis is one of the most common everyday spoken forms of Ioannis in modern Greece.
- The dramatic surge of the name in the U.S. during the 2010s and 2020s closely parallels the career of NBA superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.