How Many People Are Named Gioia?
Complete statistics for the name Gioia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gioia means joy in Italian, fitting for such a rare name, only 670 people in the US today, that's 1 in 492,860 Americans, and it's definitely on the rise, peaking in 2016 with 25 births.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 30All 714 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: 2016Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gioia Through the Generations
People named Gioia are predominantly younger, with 426 under 30 years old, indicating it's a modern, newer-generation name. The average age of 30 suggests many are still in their prime, likely starting families or careers. With 172 aged between 30 and 60, and 116 over 60, the name has a balanced but youthful demographic, reflecting its recent popularity surge.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gioia's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Gioia
How Many People Have the Name Gioia?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,178 people in the United States currently share the name Gioia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 152,181 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Gioia a Common or Rare Name?
Gioia 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 Gioia Mean?
Gioia means "joy" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gioia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Gioia Most Popular?
The name Gioia reached peak popularity in 2016, with 25 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
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 Gioia?
Approximately 2,178 people named Gioia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,178. That works out to roughly 1 in 152,181 Americans.
Is Gioia a rare name?
Gioia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 152,181 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gioia mean?
Gioia means "joy" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Gioia more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Gioia are male and 100% are female.
When was Gioia most popular?
Gioia peaked in 2016 with 25 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
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.