Holding steady, #8,910 for boys today.
Popularity of Casanova since 1984
Babies named Casanova per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 36 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 84 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Casanova is a rare given name with a strong historical and literary association. The name derives from the Italian surname meaning 'new house,' but its cultural weight comes from Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century Venetian adventurer. As a modern given name, it first appeared in U.S. records in 1984 and has remained uncommon. In 2025, it ranked 8910, with approximately 1 in every 213,510 male births receiving the name. Its peak year was 2019, though it has never been widely used. The name has no strong regional concentration, and its trajectory remains stable. Parents choosing Casanova are likely drawn to its romantic and adventurous connotations, though it is a bold and unconventional choice.
Casanova is an Italian surname that originated as a toponymic name for someone who lived in a new house, from the Italian 'casa' meaning 'house' and 'nova' meaning 'new'. The name became famous through Giacomo Casanova, the 18th-century Venetian adventurer and writer, whose name has become synonymous with a romantic libertine. As a given name, it is a modern and rare usage, first recorded in the United States in 1984.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Casa, Nova, Cas
Sibling names for Casanova
Names that share Casanova's style, for a brother or sister.
