Giovanni
Giovanni first appears in US records in 1907. It peaked in 2010, when 3,434 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,939.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Giovanni popular?
Steady Giovanni has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
| 2020s | 17,879 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 30,418 | |
| 2000s | 24,227 | |
| 1990s | 10,931 | |
| 1980s | 3,359 | |
| 1970s | 1,418 | |
| 1960s | 579 | |
| 1950s | 153 | |
| 1940s | 20 | |
| 1930s | 56 | |
| 1920s | 135 | |
| 1910s | 175 | |
| 1900s | 18 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Giovanni mean?
Giovanni is the Italian form of John, “God is gracious.”
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giovanni mean?
Giovanni means God is gracious. Giovanni is the Italian form of John, “God is gracious.”
What is the origin of the name Giovanni?
Giovanni is of Italian origin.
How do you pronounce Giovanni?
Giovanni is pronounced “joh-VAH-nee.”
Is Giovanni a boy or a girl name?
Giovanni is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is Giovanni a popular name right now?
Giovanni has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 2010.
How popular is the name Giovanni?
In 2025, Giovanni ranked #123 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Giovanni most popular?
Giovanni was most popular in 2010, when about 3,434 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Giovanni?
Names similar to Giovanni include Lorenzo, Matteo, Leonardo, Enzo, Alessandro.
What names go well with Giovanni?
Italian names that pair well with Giovanni include Luca, Gianna, Aria, Aurora, Beatrice.