Gianni Unisex

Popularity: #430 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationJAH-nee / ˈdʒɑːni

Italian

Meaning

God is gracious

Historical & Cultural Background

Gianni is a diminutive form of Giovanni, which is the Italian equivalent of John. The name has been popular in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. It carries a strong cultural significance, often associated with religious and historical figures. Gianni has been used in various artistic and literary contexts throughout Italian history.

Trend Summary

Gianni has seen a steady popularity in the United States, particularly among Italian-American families.

Similar Names

GianlucaGiovanniGiorgioGiulioGinoGiuseppeGian

Variants

  • Giovanni
  • Gian

International Variants

  • Juan (Spanish)
  • Jean (French)
  • Johann (German)

Famous people named Gianni

Gianni Versace was an Italian fashion designer known for founding the luxury fashion company Versace.

Gianni Morandi is an Italian singer, actor, and television host, recognized for his contributions to Italian pop music.

Gianni Infantino is a Swiss-Italian football administrator, currently serving as the president of FIFA.

Gianni Agnelli was an influential Italian industrialist and the head of the Fiat automobile company.

Fictional characters named Gianni

Gianni is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', known for his humorous antics.

Gianni is a character in the video game 'Assassin's Creed', serving as a minor antagonist.

Sibling Suggestions

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U.S. Historical Usage

The name Gianni was first seen in the United States in 1962. Gianni has ranked as high as #621 nationally, which occurred in 2020, and has been most popular in California, New York, Florida, Texas, and Illinois. In the past 5 years the name Gianni has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Gianni (2024)

StateBirthsShare
TX 82
15%
CA 75
14%
NY 59
11%
FL 57
10%
OH 26
5%
MI 23
4%
IL 23
4%
PA 20
4%
GA 20
4%
AZ 18
3%
NC 14
3%
MA 12
2%
WI 12
2%
AL 11
2%
VA 10
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19627
19657
19669
19679
196816
196911
197017
197122
19729
197325
197432
197527
197628
197722
197821
197927
198030
198129
198234
198332
198420
198521
198631
198743
198821
198934
199049
199177
199271
199381
199494
199574
1996110
1997240
1998351
1999226
2000235
2001214
2002250
2003302
2004336
2005417
2006390
2007443
2008483
2009486
2010431
2011499
2012608
2013503
2014539
2015500
2016449
2017536
2018751
2019683
2020897
2021820
2022852
2023691
2024638