Gio
Gio is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious; earth worker.
Origin and history
Gio originated as a short form of Italian names starting with the element, most notably Giovanni and Giorgio. In the United States, it is increasingly used as an independent given name as well as a friendly nickname. Its popularity in published U.S. birth records has risen noticeably in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,572 babies in the United States have been named Gio since 1880. It ranks #3175 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1096.
States where it is most popular
- CA (29.5 %)
- NY (15.1 %)
- TX (12 %)
- FL (11 %)
- PA (7.3 %)
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 | 106 |
| 2010-2019 | 507 |
| 2020-2029 | 959 |
Fun facts
- Gio directly stems from classic Italian names such as Giovanni, Giorgio, and Giacomo.
- Though historically a nickname, Gio has recently gained traction in the U.S. as a standalone birth name.