Declining since 2009, #4,539 for boys today.
Popularity of Geovany since 1979
Babies named Geovany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 74 |
| 1990s | 374 |
| 2000s | 663 |
| 2010s | 468 |
| 2020s | 163 |
Meaning & origin
Geovany is a modern American respelling of the Italian classic Giovanni, itself a form of John. First recorded in U.S. birth data in 1979, the name saw its greatest use in 2009, when it ranked highest in popularity. Since then, its usage has been falling; in 2025 it ranked 4,539th, with an estimated 1 in 77,640 newborn boys receiving the name. Geovany remains a relatively rare choice, most common among families seeking a distinctive spin on a traditional name. Its spelling likely reflects a phonetic adaptation of the Italian pronunciation, and the name has not been associated with any particular U.S. state or region.
Geovany is a modern spelling variant of Geovanni, itself a respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. The name John ultimately derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' The Geovany spelling emerged in the United States in the late 20th century, likely influenced by similar-sounding names and a trend toward distinctive spellings. It has never been among the top 1000 names in the U.S. and is used predominantly for boys.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geo, Gio, Van
Sibling names for Geovany
Names that share Geovany's style, for a brother or sister.
