Giovanni Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Giovanni is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Giovanni?
Giovanni is spelled G-I-O-V-A-N-N-I. The name has 8 letters.
Giovanni at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Giovanni means “God is gracious.”
- Origin
- Giovanni is commonly associated with the Italian language and culture as an Italian form of the name John.
- Pronunciation
- jo-van-nee · 3 syllables
Giovanni Popularity in 2025
Rank#6,838
Recorded Births16
Rank#123
Recorded Births2,939
- Girls usage rose 413 places to #6,838 and recorded 1 more birth compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 1 place to #123 and recorded 25 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 Giovanni Mean?
Giovanni means “God is gracious.”
Origin: Giovanni is commonly associated with the Italian language and culture as an Italian form of the name John.
How Do You Pronounce Giovanni?
Pronunciationjo-van-nee
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Giovanni?
- History
- The name Giovanni has been used in Italian-speaking regions and appears in various historical and literary contexts within Italy.
Giovanni Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2014 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 16 | #6,838 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,939 | #123 |
| 2024 | Girls | 15 | #7,251 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,964 | #122 |
| 2023 | Girls | 6 | #13,462 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,922 | #123 |
| 2022 | Girls | 13 | #8,032 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,987 | #122 |
| 2021 | Girls | 15 | #7,250 |
| 2021 | Boys | 3,009 | #124 |
| 2020 | Girls | 13 | #7,969 |
| 2020 | Boys | 3,058 | #120 |
| 2019 | Girls | 12 | #8,597 |
| 2019 | Boys | 2,675 | #142 |
| 2018 | Girls | 11 | #9,151 |
| 2018 | Boys | 2,772 | #143 |
| 2017 | Girls | 15 | #7,442 |
| 2017 | Boys | 2,803 | #142 |
| 2016 | Girls | 10 | #10,113 |
| 2016 | Boys | 2,939 | #141 |
| 2015 | Girls | 12 | #8,931 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,140 | #130 |
| 2014 | Girls | 11 | #9,517 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,246 | #125 |
When Was Giovanni 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.
2010 · Boys
3,434 recorded births
National rank #117
2011 · Boys
3,324 recorded births
National rank #117
2014 · Boys
3,246 recorded births
National rank #125
2015 · Boys
3,140 recorded births
National rank #130
Where Giovanni 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #45 | 132 |
| NM | #50 | 30 |
| NV | #52 | 49 |
| DE | #55 | 16 |
| RI | #71 | 14 |
| NJ | #75 | 119 |
| CA | #82 | 452 |
| NY | #89 | 200 |