Declining since 2021, #9,457 for girls today.
Popularity of Giavonni since 1989
Babies named Giavonni per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | 0 |
| 1990s | 14 | 17 |
| 2000s | 84 | 57 |
| 2010s | 89 | 35 |
| 2020s | 81 | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Giavonni is a modern American respelling of Giovanni, first recorded in 1989. It reached its peak rank of 9,457 in 2020, but has been falling in popularity since 2021. In 2025, the name was given to roughly 1 in every 160,727 newborns, reflecting its rare but consistent use. As a unisex name, it has been used for both genders, though predominantly for boys. The name's creative spelling fits a trend of unique variants of classic Italian names.
Giavonni is a modern American respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. The name John derives from the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' This variant emerged in the late 20th century as part of a trend toward unique spellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gia, Vonni, Gio
Sibling names for Giavonni
Names that share Giavonni's style, for a brother or sister.
