Giovany
Giovany is a boy's name of Italian origin.
Meaning
God is gracious.
Origin and history
Giovany is a spelling variant of Giovanni, which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. It is a moderately rare given name in the United States, used predominantly as a modern phonetic variation of the classic Italian favorite.
Popularity in the United States
1,611 babies in the United States have been named Giovany since 1880. It ranks #3151 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1847.
States where it is most popular
- CA (51.6 %)
- TX (21.9 %)
- FL (9.9 %)
- IL (9.3 %)
- NY (2 %)
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 | 60 |
| 1990-2000 | 270 |
| 2000-2010 | 713 |
| 2010-2019 | 488 |
| 2020-2029 | 80 |
Nicknames
Gio, Vany
Fun facts
- Giovany is an alternative phonetic spelling of the traditional Italian name Giovanni.
- It shares its ultimate etymological roots with the English name John.