Declining since 2007, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Geovanna since 1976
Babies named Geovanna per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 71 |
| 1990s | 199 |
| 2000s | 268 |
| 2010s | 188 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Geovanna is a modern American respelling of Giovanna, the Italian form of Joan or Joanna. First recorded in the U.S. in 1976, the name saw its peak popularity in 2008, reflecting a broader trend for feminine names ending in '-anna' and '-iana'. Since 2007, its usage has been steadily declining, though it remains in consistent use. While it has rarely broken into the top 5,000, it has maintained a presence across the country without strong regional clustering. The name's spelling with a 'v' instead of the traditional Italian 'Giovanna' is a distinctly American innovation, fitting alongside other respellings of the era.
Geovanna is a variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), which derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious'. The name has been used in Italy for centuries, with this spelling becoming more common in the United States during the late 20th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Gio, Anna, GiGi
Sibling names for Geovanna
Names that share Geovanna's style, for a brother or sister.
