Gianni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis

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Summary

Gianni is an Italian diminutive of Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'. The name has evolved through various languages and forms, reflecting its rich linguistic heritage. Gianni is seen as a modern and fashionable name, and it has no direct biblical background. It has gained popularity in the 20th century, with numerous notable figures bearing the name.

The name Gianni is most popular in Nevada, 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. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gianni has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, too falling for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, too falling for male in South, falling for female in South, falling for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Gianni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2127th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1542nd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 617th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 455th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 16521st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5495th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2238th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1532nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gianni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.

Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gianni"

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Pronunciation

/ˈdʒiːɑːni/

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Origin

Italian

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Etymology

Gianni is a diminutive form of Giovanni, which is the Italian version of the name John. Giovanni itself is derived from the Latin name Iohannes, which comes from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious'.

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Meaning

God is gracious

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Language Evolution

Yochanan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Gianni (Italian diminutive)

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Historical Usage

Gianni gained popularity in Italy and other Italian-speaking regions, particularly during the 20th century, as a favored name for boys.

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Variants & Derivatives

Giovanni, John, Giannino

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Modern Popularity & Image

Gianni is perceived as a stylish and modern name, often associated with Italian culture and charm.

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Famous People

Gianni Versace, an influential fashion designer, Gianni Morandi, an Italian singer and actor, Gianni Agnelli, an Italian industrialist and head of Fiat

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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gianni"

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 "Gianni"

"Gianni" Popularity Across American Generations

Generation Gender Rank Total Names
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) Boy 7067th of 7552 7
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Boy 2127th of 10718 312
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Boy 1542nd of 16616 821
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Boy 617th of 24088 5,911
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Boy 455th of 23106 7,859
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) Girl 16521st of 19264 10
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) Girl 5495th of 27321 242
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) Girl 2238th of 35406 1,289
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) Girl 1532nd of 30306 1,723

Regional Popularity of "Gianni" 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)
- 100.00%
1149th/1149
- 100.00%
1934th/1934
Millennials (Gen Y)
(1981-1996)
100.00%
1804th/1804
100.00%
1040th/1040
100.00%
1706th/1706
100.00%
1250th/1250
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
732nd/732
100.00%
358th/358
100.00%
767th/767
100.00%
551st/551
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
531st/531
100.00%
327th/327
100.00%
528th/528
100.00%
447th/447

Regional Popularity of "Gianni" 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)
- 100.00%
3194th/3194
100.00%
4771st/4771
100.00%
4519th/4519
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers)
(1997-2012)
100.00%
2854th/2854
100.00%
1144th/1144
100.00%
2415th/2415
100.00%
2553rd/2553
Generation Alpha
(2013-2024)
100.00%
1929th/1929
100.00%
1479th/1479
100.00%
1183rd/1183
100.00%
2449th/2449

State-by-State Popularity of "Gianni"

This map shows the relative popularity of "Gianni" 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.