Giovani
Giovani is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giovani is a spelling variant of the classic Italian masculine name Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It means 'God is gracious' and offers a slightly simplified alternative to the traditional double-n spelling. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady usage as a modern given name.
Popularity in the United States
7,616 babies in the United States have been named Giovani since 1880. It ranks #1394 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1130.
States where it is most popular
- CA (31.8 %)
- TX (17 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- IL (7.6 %)
- NY (6.8 %)
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 | 55 |
| 1980-1990 | 226 |
| 1990-2000 | 889 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,449 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,094 |
| 2020-2029 | 903 |
Famous people named Giovani
- Giovani dos Santos: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Giovani Bernard: Athlete, Football Player
Nicknames
Gio, Vanni
Fun facts
- Giovani is a single-n variant of the highly popular Italian name Giovanni.
- The name has seen steady usage in the United States, maintaining a consistent presence among parents who prefer soft Italian-origin names.