Giovanni
Giovanni is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giovanni is the Italian equivalent of John, deriving from the Hebrew name Yochanan. It has long been a staple in Italy and has become widely popular in the United States over recent decades. The name conveys a classic, melodic quality while remaining a top-200 choice for American boys.
Popularity in the United States
89,368 babies in the United States have been named Giovanni since 1880. It ranks #337 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #126.
States where it is most popular
- CA (23 %)
- TX (11.3 %)
- NY (9.4 %)
- FL (8 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 18 |
| 1910-1920 | 175 |
| 1920-1930 | 135 |
| 1930-1940 | 56 |
| 1940-1950 | 20 |
| 1950-1960 | 153 |
| 1960-1970 | 579 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,418 |
| 1980-1990 | 3,359 |
| 1990-2000 | 10,931 |
| 2000-2010 | 24,227 |
| 2010-2019 | 30,418 |
| 2020-2029 | 17,879 |
Famous people named Giovanni
- Giovanni Ribisi: Actor
- Giovanni van Bronckhorst: Athlete, Manager
- Giovanni Boccaccio: Writer, Poet
Nicknames
Gio, Geo, Vanni
Fun facts
- Giovanni is one of the most historically common male given names in Italy.
- It shares the same etymological root as John, Juan, Jean, and Johannes.