Giovanni Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjo-VAH-nee / dʒoˈvanniItalian; Latin
Meaning
God is gracious (Latin)
Historical & Cultural Background
Giovanni is the Italian form of the name John, which has biblical origins. It has been a popular name in Italy since the Middle Ages. The name has been borne by numerous saints and popes, contributing to its enduring popularity in Christian cultures.
Trend Summary
Giovanni has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.
Similar Names
Variants
- Giovannino
- Giovannetta
International Variants
- Juan (Spanish)
- Jean (French)
- Johann (German)
- Ioannis (Greek)
Famous people named Giovanni
Giovanni Boccaccio was an Italian writer and poet, known for his work 'The Decameron'.
Giovanni Bellini was a renowned Venetian painter of the Renaissance, celebrated for his contributions to art.
Giovanni Paolo II, known as Pope John Paul II, was the head of the Catholic Church from 1978 to 2005.
Giovanni Battista Pergolesi was an Italian composer, famous for his operas and sacred music.
Fictional characters named Giovanni
Giovanni is a character in the Pokémon franchise, known as the leader of Team Rocket.
Giovanni is a character in the opera 'Don Giovanni' by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, representing a notorious seducer.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Giovanni was first seen in the United States in 1907. Giovanni has ranked as high as #201 nationally, which occurred in 2010, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Giovanni has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Giovanni (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 451 | |
TX | 402 | |
FL | 212 | |
NY | 192 | |
IL | 134 | |
AZ | 110 | |
MI | 106 | |
OH | 105 | |
PA | 97 | |
NC | 79 | |
GA | 65 | |
WA | 53 | |
MA | 52 | |
CT | 51 | |
IN | 49 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1907 | 10 |
1909 | 8 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 8 |
1912 | 13 |
1913 | 16 |
1914 | 17 |
1915 | 23 |
1916 | 27 |
1917 | 20 |
1918 | 23 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 22 |
1922 | 15 |
1923 | 12 |
1924 | 14 |
1925 | 13 |
1926 | 9 |
1927 | 11 |
1928 | 14 |
1929 | 5 |
1930 | 11 |
1931 | 7 |
1932 | 9 |
1933 | 8 |
1934 | 7 |
1935 | 8 |
1937 | 6 |
1946 | 5 |
1947 | 5 |
1948 | 5 |
1949 | 5 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 7 |
1952 | 9 |
1953 | 6 |
1954 | 9 |
1955 | 16 |
1956 | 17 |
1957 | 24 |
1958 | 29 |
1959 | 27 |
1960 | 25 |
1961 | 36 |
1962 | 39 |
1963 | 67 |
1964 | 50 |
1965 | 60 |
1966 | 64 |
1967 | 61 |
1968 | 79 |
1969 | 96 |
1970 | 99 |
1971 | 94 |
1972 | 127 |
1973 | 143 |
1974 | 149 |
1975 | 154 |
1976 | 162 |
1977 | 143 |
1978 | 158 |
1979 | 187 |
1980 | 205 |
1981 | 241 |
1982 | 247 |
1983 | 245 |
1984 | 278 |
1985 | 305 |
1986 | 341 |
1987 | 377 |
1988 | 496 |
1989 | 624 |
1990 | 755 |
1991 | 779 |
1992 | 892 |
1993 | 963 |
1994 | 952 |
1995 | 1,115 |
1996 | 1,245 |
1997 | 1,281 |
1998 | 1,418 |
1999 | 1,531 |
2000 | 1,757 |
2001 | 1,873 |
2002 | 1,841 |
2003 | 2,201 |
2004 | 2,032 |
2005 | 2,600 |
2006 | 2,830 |
2007 | 3,115 |
2008 | 2,906 |
2009 | 3,072 |
2010 | 3,434 |
2011 | 3,323 |
2012 | 3,091 |
2013 | 2,991 |
2014 | 3,246 |
2015 | 3,139 |
2016 | 2,939 |
2017 | 2,801 |
2018 | 2,771 |
2019 | 2,673 |
2020 | 3,053 |
2021 | 3,008 |
2022 | 2,981 |
2023 | 2,919 |
2024 | 2,951 |