Declining since 2010, #5,399 for boys today.
Popularity of Giovany since 1981
Babies named Giovany per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 60 |
| 1990s | 270 |
| 2000s | 713 |
| 2010s | 488 |
| 2020s | 80 |
Meaning & origin
Giovany is a modern American respelling of the classic Italian name Giovanni. First recorded in the U.S. in 1981, the name saw its peak popularity in 2010, after which its usage has steadily declined. In 2025 it ranked 5,399th, with roughly 1 in 100,475 boys receiving the name. As a variant form, Giovany reflects the trend of adding a 'y' to traditional names, giving it a distinctive American feel while retaining its Italian heritage and meaning.
Giovany is a respelling of Giovanni, the Italian form of John. John derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.' The spelling Giovany, with a final 'y' instead of 'i', is a modern American variant that emerged in the late 20th century, primarily in the United States.
“Giovany” around the world
Where Giovany lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Vanny, Giov
Sibling names for Giovany
Names that share Giovany's style, for a brother or sister.
