Declining since 2010, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Giovanny since 1973
Babies named Giovanny per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 49 |
| 1980s | 242 |
| 1990s | 1,136 |
| 2000s | 2,656 |
| 2010s | 2,126 |
| 2020s | 513 |
Meaning & origin
Giovanny is a modern respelling of Giovanni that has carved its own niche in American naming. First recorded in 1973, the name built popularity through the 2000s and reached its peak rank in 2010. Since then, it has been on a gradual decline, currently sitting at rank 1959 in 2025, with a frequency of about 1 in 21898 births. This variant is especially common in states with large Hispanic populations, such as Illinois, California, and Texas. The use of the letter 'y' instead of 'i' gives it a contemporary feel while maintaining its Italian roots.
Giovanny is a modern variant of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. The name derives from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." It appeared in the United States around the 1970s and has been used predominantly in Hispanic and Italian-American communities. The spelling with a "y" reflects a common phonetic adaptation in English-speaking contexts.
Where Giovanny is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giovanny” around the world
Where Giovanny lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
20
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Vanny, G
Sibling names for Giovanny
Names that share Giovanny's style, for a brother or sister.
