How Many People Are Named Giancarlo?

Complete statistics for the name Giancarlo: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Giancarlo
Very Rare
Italian

Giancarlo means 'man of the cross' and it's super rare, with only 1 in 39,570 Americans having this name. There are around 8,340 people named Giancarlo living in the US today, making it a very unique choice. The majority, 77%, are under 30, showing it's definitely a modern name.

~239
Living in US
1 in 1,386,817
Americans
2008
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Man of the cross
🌐
Origin
Italian
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Confident Determined
8
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

8,340
Worldwide Bearers
#4,427
Global Rank
🇨🇱 Chile
631
🇪🇸 Spain
591
🇧🇪 Belgium
567
🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 England
554
🇪🇨 Ecuador
530
🇩🇪 Germany
362
🇫🇷 France
321
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
291
🇳🇱 Netherlands
207
🇺🇾 Uruguay
197

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
8,340 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 21
6,607
Would be under 30 (77%)
1,882
Would be 30–60 (22%)
37
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 8,526 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2008

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
97
Classic Feel
25
Modern Appeal
95
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Giancarlo Through the Generations

Giancarlo peaked in popularity in 2008 with 381 births, but since then, its usage has been declining. Today, there are 8,340 people named Giancarlo in the United States, with most under the age of 30. This younger demographic skews the average age down to 21, indicating that Giancarlo is a relatively new name in the American naming landscape.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 1,899
Florida 1,185
New York 1,049
Texas 833
New Jersey 619
Illinois 393
Arizona 162
Virginia 95
Pennsylvania 90
Georgia 86

✨ Similar Names to Giancarlo

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Giancarlo's Italian roots

📄 About the Name Giancarlo

How Many People Have the Name Giancarlo?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 239 people in the United States currently share the name Giancarlo. That works out to roughly 1 in every 1,386,817 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Giancarlo a Common or Rare Name?

Giancarlo is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Giancarlo Mean?

Giancarlo means "man of the cross" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Giancarlo in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Giancarlo Most Popular?

The name Giancarlo reached peak popularity in 2008, with 381 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Giancarlo?

Approximately 239 people named Giancarlo live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 239. That works out to roughly 1 in 1,386,817 Americans.

Is Giancarlo a rare name?

Giancarlo is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 1,386,817 Americans has this name.

What does the name Giancarlo mean?

Giancarlo means "man of the cross" and comes from Italian origins.

Is Giancarlo more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Giancarlo are male and 0% are female.

When was Giancarlo most popular?

Giancarlo peaked in 2008 with 381 births that year. Current trend: Declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US239
All-Time Births239
1 in X1 in 1,386,817
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age21
Peak Year2008
World Rank#4,427
Male %100%
Female %0%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.