Giovanny
Giovanny is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giovanny is a contemporary variant spelling of Giovanni, which originates from the Hebrew name Yohanan. It translates to 'God is gracious' and is often used in the United States as an alternative phonetic spelling of the classic Italian name. It maintains steady, moderate usage in the U.S. male naming chart.
Popularity in the United States
6,722 babies in the United States have been named Giovanny since 1880. It ranks #1471 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1424.
States where it is most popular
- CA (40.9 %)
- TX (16.8 %)
- NY (9 %)
- FL (8.7 %)
- IL (7.8 %)
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 | 49 |
| 1980-1990 | 242 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,136 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,656 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,126 |
| 2020-2029 | 513 |
Famous people named Giovanny
- Giovanny Urshela: Baseball Player, Athlete
Nicknames
Gio, Vanny
Fun facts
- The 'y' ending is an Americanized phonetic spelling variant of the traditional Italian Giovanni.
- Through Giovanni, it traces back to the ancient Hebrew name Yohanan.