Gianluca Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gianluca is an Italian name that means 'God is gracious' and 'light'. It evolved from the names Giovanni and Luca. The name gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in Italy, and is associated with modern trends and cultural richness. There is no direct biblical reference to the name.
The name Gianluca is most popular in Florida, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha 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, Gianluca has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too 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, 'Gianluca' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7168th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4450th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1490th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1163rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gianluca' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gianluca"
Pronunciation
/dʒanˈluːka/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Gianluca is a compound name derived from 'Gian', a variation of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious', and 'Luca', which is derived from the Latin 'Lucas', meaning 'from Lucania' or 'light'.
Meaning
God is gracious, light
Language Evolution
Giovanni, Gian, Luca, Gianluca
Historical Usage
Gianluca has been used in Italy since the mid-20th century and gained popularity in the 1970s and 1980s.
Variants & Derivatives
Gian, Luca, Giovanni
Modern Popularity & Image
Gianluca is perceived as a modern and trendy name, often associated with Italian culture and style.
Famous People
Gianluca Vialli, an Italian footballer and manager, Gianluca Zambrotta, an Italian footballer, Gianluca Di Marzio, an Italian sports journalist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gianluca"
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 "Gianluca"
"Gianluca" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 7168th of 10718 | 25 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 4450th of 16616 | 172 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1490th of 24088 | 1,518 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1163rd of 23106 | 2,019 |
Regional Popularity of "Gianluca" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
52.74% 1837th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
43.31% 1938th/4475 |
67.60% 3511th/5194 |
51.84% 3275th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.40% 1851st/4582 |
15.20% 785th/5164 |
22.00% 1609th/7313 |
18.00% 1343rd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
35.32% 1407th/3984 |
15.22% 683rd/4487 |
17.31% 1181st/6822 |
21.06% 1322nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gianluca" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gianluca"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gianluca" 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.