Giovanna Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationjo-VAHN-nah / dʒoˈvɑn.nɑItalian; Latin
Meaning
Italian: God is gracious; Latin: young
Historical & Cultural Background
Giovanna is the Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is derived from the Latin name Iohannes. It has been a popular name in Italy and among Italian communities worldwide. The name has historical significance, often associated with saints and notable figures in Italian history.
Trend Summary
Giovanna has seen a steady presence in the U.S. but remains less common compared to its masculine counterpart.
Similar Names
Variants
- Giovanna
- Giovannina
International Variants
- Giovanna (Italian)
- Juana (Spanish)
- Johanna (German)
- Giovanna (Portuguese)
Famous people named Giovanna
Giovanna Antonelli is a Brazilian actress known for her roles in telenovelas.
Giovanna Fletcher is a British author and podcast host recognized for her literary works.
Giovanna Trillini is an Italian fencer who won multiple Olympic medals.
Giovanna Mezzogiorno is an acclaimed Italian actress celebrated for her performances in film.
Fictional characters named Giovanna
Giovanna is a character in the video game series 'JoJo's Bizarre Adventure' known for her unique abilities.
Giovanna is featured in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball' as a recurring character.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Giovanna was first seen in the United States in 1904. Giovanna has ranked as high as #950 nationally, which occurred in 2005, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Florida, and New Jersey. In the past 5 years the name Giovanna has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Giovanna (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
NJ | 32 | |
FL | 31 | |
NY | 29 | |
TX | 25 | |
CA | 22 | |
IL | 17 | |
PA | 13 | |
MA | 13 | |
CT | 9 | |
VA | 8 | |
OH | 7 | |
NC | 6 | |
CO | 6 | |
GA | 5 | |
TN | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1904 | 5 |
1907 | 5 |
1908 | 5 |
1910 | 5 |
1911 | 11 |
1912 | 12 |
1913 | 20 |
1914 | 16 |
1915 | 18 |
1916 | 17 |
1917 | 22 |
1918 | 28 |
1919 | 23 |
1920 | 17 |
1921 | 17 |
1922 | 20 |
1923 | 10 |
1924 | 20 |
1925 | 16 |
1926 | 12 |
1927 | 21 |
1928 | 11 |
1929 | 19 |
1930 | 12 |
1931 | 16 |
1932 | 10 |
1933 | 17 |
1934 | 14 |
1935 | 15 |
1936 | 8 |
1937 | 14 |
1938 | 6 |
1939 | 8 |
1940 | 7 |
1941 | 13 |
1942 | 7 |
1943 | 13 |
1944 | 16 |
1945 | 9 |
1946 | 9 |
1947 | 12 |
1948 | 14 |
1949 | 8 |
1950 | 9 |
1951 | 19 |
1952 | 11 |
1953 | 11 |
1954 | 21 |
1955 | 26 |
1956 | 30 |
1957 | 31 |
1958 | 31 |
1959 | 30 |
1960 | 25 |
1961 | 29 |
1962 | 49 |
1963 | 32 |
1964 | 44 |
1965 | 54 |
1966 | 66 |
1967 | 47 |
1968 | 44 |
1969 | 70 |
1970 | 61 |
1971 | 56 |
1972 | 67 |
1973 | 86 |
1974 | 77 |
1975 | 73 |
1976 | 103 |
1977 | 71 |
1978 | 73 |
1979 | 80 |
1980 | 81 |
1981 | 89 |
1982 | 66 |
1983 | 82 |
1984 | 84 |
1985 | 95 |
1986 | 105 |
1987 | 141 |
1988 | 148 |
1989 | 146 |
1990 | 159 |
1991 | 193 |
1992 | 195 |
1993 | 269 |
1994 | 202 |
1995 | 213 |
1996 | 199 |
1997 | 262 |
1998 | 284 |
1999 | 250 |
2000 | 281 |
2001 | 396 |
2002 | 364 |
2003 | 356 |
2004 | 401 |
2005 | 408 |
2006 | 390 |
2007 | 392 |
2008 | 377 |
2009 | 354 |
2010 | 369 |
2011 | 346 |
2012 | 304 |
2013 | 262 |
2014 | 313 |
2015 | 344 |
2016 | 364 |
2017 | 335 |
2018 | 324 |
2019 | 326 |
2020 | 368 |
2021 | 328 |
2022 | 288 |
2023 | 285 |
2024 | 284 |