Rising since 1993, #6,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Giavanni since 1991
Babies named Giavanni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 44 | 22 |
| 2000s | 89 | 51 |
| 2010s | 107 | 28 |
| 2020s | 93 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Giavanni is a modern English respelling of the classic Italian name Giovanni, itself a form of John, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1991, and its usage has been rising steadily since 1993. As of the latest data from 2025, it ranked 6,546 in popularity, with a peak in 2024. The name reflects a broader trend of creative spellings that maintain familiar sounds while offering a distinctive appearance. Its unisex usage is notable, though it is predominantly given to boys. Giavanni has not yet been widely recorded in any specific U.S. state top lists, suggesting its adoption is still emerging.
Giavanni is a modern respelling of the classic Italian name Giovanni, which derives from the Latin Ioannes, itself from Greek Ioannes and Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' While Giovanni has deep roots in Italian culture and Christianity, the variant 'Giavanni' is a contemporary respelling that gained traction in the United States starting in the 1990s, likely influenced by the trend of unique spellings for traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Gio, Vanni, G
Variants: Giovanni, Giavani, Giavany
Sibling names for Giavanni
Names that share Giavanni's style, for a brother or sister.
