Declining since 2000, #8,243 for boys today.
Popularity of Giovan since 1986
Babies named Giovan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 122 |
| 2000s | 111 |
| 2010s | 65 |
| 2020s | 65 |
Meaning & origin
Giovan is an Italian variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. While the name has ancient Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious', its modern use in the United States is quite rare. First recorded in 1986, Giovan reached its peak rank in 1999, and has been on a steadily declining trajectory since the year 2000. In the most recent data (2025), the name ranks 8,243 with a frequency of about 1 in 189,786 births. The name's similarity to the more common Giovanni may appeal to parents seeking a distinctive but culturally rooted name. Its relative scarcity and falling trend suggest it remains a unique choice. No top states were recorded for Giovan, indicating its usage is widely scattered.
Giovan is an Italian variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The name has been widely used across Christian Europe, particularly in Italy where numerous saints and historical figures have borne the name. Giovan represents a shorter, more colloquial form common in some regions.
“Giovan” around the world
Where Giovan lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Vanni, Van
Sibling names for Giovan
Names that share Giovan's style, for a brother or sister.
