How Many People Are Named Giovanni?
Complete statistics for the name Giovanni: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious', is a rare male name found in just 1 in 3,862 Americans today. With around 85,458 people named Giovanni living in the US, it peaked in popularity in 2010 when 3,445 babies were given this name.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 18All 87,354 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: 2010Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Giovanni Through the Generations
Giovanni, a name steeped in Italian heritage, has seen a steady presence in the United States, with its current stable trend reflecting a modern, newer-generation appeal. The majority of those named Giovanni, 85%, are under 30 years old, indicating a fresh wave of parents embracing this traditional yet contemporary choice. Born in 2010, the peak year for Giovanni's popularity, today's bearers span across different age groups, but predominantly, they're young adults, with 74,264 under-30s compared to 12,256 aged 30-60 and only 834 over 60.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Giovanni's Italian roots
📄 About the Name Giovanni
How Many People Have the Name Giovanni?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 770 people in the United States currently share the name Giovanni. That works out to roughly 1 in every 430,454 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Giovanni a Common or Rare Name?
Giovanni 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 Giovanni Mean?
Giovanni means "God is gracious" and comes from Italian origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Giovanni in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Giovanni Most Popular?
The name Giovanni reached peak popularity in 2010, with 3,445 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Giovanni?
Approximately 770 people named Giovanni live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 770. That works out to roughly 1 in 430,454 Americans.
Is Giovanni a rare name?
Giovanni is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 430,454 Americans has this name.
What does the name Giovanni mean?
Giovanni means "God is gracious" and comes from Italian origins.
Is Giovanni more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Giovanni are male and 1% are female.
When was Giovanni most popular?
Giovanni peaked in 2010 with 3,445 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.