Gian Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Gian is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Gian?
Gian is spelled G-I-A-N. The name has 4 letters.
Gian at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- It is a short form of “Giovanni,” which means “God is gracious” in Italian.
- Origin
- Gian is commonly used as a diminutive or contraction of the Italian name Giovanni.
- Pronunciation
- JAHN · 1 syllable
Gian Popularity in 2025
Rank#955
Recorded Births244
- Boys usage fell 59 places to #955 and recorded 20 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Gian Mean?
It is a short form of “Giovanni,” which means “God is gracious” in Italian.
Origin: Gian is commonly used as a diminutive or contraction of the Italian name Giovanni.
How Do You Pronounce Gian?
PronunciationJAHN
Syllables1
Gian Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 244 | #955 |
| 2024 | Boys | 264 | #896 |
| 2023 | Boys | 328 | #777 |
| 2022 | Boys | 250 | #923 |
| 2021 | Boys | 234 | #957 |
| 2020 | Boys | 158 | #1,201 |
| 2019 | Boys | 129 | #1,380 |
| 2018 | Boys | 151 | #1,228 |
| 2017 | Boys | 127 | #1,384 |
| 2016 | Boys | 141 | #1,288 |
| 2015 | Boys | 151 | #1,216 |
| 2014 | Boys | 122 | #1,389 |
| 2013 | Boys | 107 | #1,510 |
| 2012 | Boys | 114 | #1,448 |
| 2011 | Boys | 121 | #1,377 |
| 2010 | Boys | 121 | #1,383 |
| 2009 | Boys | 133 | #1,309 |
| 2008 | Boys | 151 | #1,180 |
| 2007 | Boys | 132 | #1,306 |
| 2006 | Boys | 146 | #1,154 |
| 2005 | Boys | 124 | #1,261 |
| 2004 | Boys | 142 | #1,114 |
| 2003 | Boys | 120 | #1,220 |
| 2002 | Boys | 126 | #1,130 |
When Was Gian Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Boys
328 recorded births
National rank #777
2024 · Boys
264 recorded births
National rank #896
2022 · Boys
250 recorded births
National rank #923
2025 · Boys
244 recorded births
National rank #955
Where Gian Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| CT | #361 | 8 |
| FL | #531 | 33 |
| NJ | #576 | 12 |
| NY | #661 | 22 |
| TX | #670 | 44 |
| CO | #680 | 7 |
| AZ | #720 | 8 |
| VA | #727 | 9 |