Declining since 2010, #3,379 for boys today.
Popularity of Geovanny since 1974
Babies named Geovanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 154 |
| 1990s | 572 |
| 2000s | 1,063 |
| 2010s | 803 |
| 2020s | 225 |
Meaning & origin
Geovanny is a modern spelling variant of Giovanni, reflecting the phonetic preferences of Spanish-speaking parents in the United States. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1974, and its popularity climbed steadily, reaching a peak rank of 3379 in 2009. Since 2010, however, it has been on a declining trajectory, though it remains a familiar choice in communities with Italian or Hispanic heritage. In its latest year (2025), roughly 1 in every 50,238 baby boys received the name, and its strongest state usage was in New York and Texas. The name's etymological root is the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious,' a meaning shared with the widely traditional John. Geovanny offers a distinctive but recognizable alternative, blending Italian style with a contemporary American spelling.
Geovanny is a modern respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, which derives from the Hebrew Yochanan meaning 'God is gracious.' The variant emerged in the mid-20th century among Spanish-speaking communities, likely influenced by the Italian pronunciation. Its usage in the United States began in the 1970s and peaked in the late 2000s, particularly in New York and Texas.
Where Geovanny is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geo, Gio, Vanny
Sibling names for Geovanny
Names that share Geovanny's style, for a brother or sister.
