Giancarlo
Complete Name Analysis & Etymology Guide
8,526 Total Births
145 Years of Data
2008 Peak Popularity Year
381 Peak Births

Giancarlo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

The name Giancarlo originates from Italian, combining the meanings 'God is gracious' and 'free man.' Its evolution can be traced from Latin Johannes to the Italian forms Giovanni and Carlo, leading to Giancarlo. The name reflects traits of grace and independence and has no direct biblical relevance. It gained popularity in the 20th century, especially in Italian-speaking regions, and is associated with a classic and sophisticated image today.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giancarlo"

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Pronunciation

/dʒanˈkarlo/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

The name Giancarlo is a combination of 'Giovanni,' meaning 'God is gracious,' and 'Carlo,' meaning 'free man.'

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Meaning

God is gracious, free man

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Language Evolution

Johannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Carlo (Italian), Giancarlo (Italian)

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Historical Usage

Giancarlo gained popularity in Italy during the 20th century and has been used in various Italian-speaking communities around the world.

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Variants & Derivatives

Gian, Gianni, Carlo

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Modern Popularity & Image

Today, Giancarlo is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with Italian heritage and culture.

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Famous People

Giancarlo Esposito, an American actor, Giancarlo Fisichella, an Italian racing driver, Giancarlo Stanton, an American professional baseball player

📊 Giancarlo Name Trend Analysis

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Boy Name Trend

Recent 3-Year Analysis

3-Year Trend: Stable
25-Year Trend: Relatively Stable

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✨ Giancarlo Name Meaning & Significance

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Popularity Trend

Less Common name with 381 peak births in 2008

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Geographic Spread

Popular across 25 US states, with strongest presence in Florida

Historical Span

Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends

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Generational Impact

Influenced 5 different American generations with varying popularity

🔊 Same Pronunciation Names for "Giancarlo" - Complete Guide (1 Names)

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Giancarlo"

Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.

Yearly Ranking History of "Giancarlo"

"Giancarlo" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 5151st of 7552 30
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 1913th of 10718 366
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1046th of 16616 1,523
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 749th of 24088 4,217
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 1044th of 23106 2,390

Regional Popularity of "Giancarlo" by Generation for Male Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
58.63%
1722nd/2937
32.50%
1132nd/3483
- 32.12%
1299th/4044
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
41.52%
1530th/3685
14.61%
654th/4475
21.56%
1120th/5194
13.11%
828th/6317
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
26.60%
1219th/4582
10.71%
553rd/5164
10.86%
794th/7313
8.25%
616th/7463
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
35.72%
1423rd/3984
17.61%
790th/4487
15.57%
1062nd/6822
13.29%
834th/6276

Regional Popularity of "Giancarlo" by Generation for Female Names

TOP(%) MidWest Northeast South West
G.I. Generation
(1901-1927)
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Silent Generation
(1928-1945)
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Baby Boomers
(1946-1964)
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Generation X (Gen X)
(1965-1980)
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Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
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Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
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Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
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State-by-State Popularity of "Giancarlo"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Giancarlo" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.

Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends of "Giancarlo" in the United States

The name Giancarlo is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Giancarlo has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Giancarlo' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 5151st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1913th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1046th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 749th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1044th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Giancarlo' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Infographic: Giancarlo name meaning, origin, and popularity trends in the United States (US baby name analysis chart)
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