Geovani Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Geovani is a name of Italian and Portuguese origin, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has evolved from the Hebrew name Yochanan through Latin and Italian forms. The name reflects traits of grace and kindness and has no direct biblical reference. It gained popularity in the late 20th century and is associated with a modern image. Notable figures with this name include Brazilian footballer Geovani dos Santos.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Geovani"
Pronunciation
/dʒeɪˈoʊvəni/
Origin
Italian, Portuguese
Etymology
Geovani is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, which means 'God is gracious.' It evolved through Latin as Johannes before becoming Giovanni in Italian and then Geovani in Portuguese and other languages.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Johannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Geovani (Portuguese)
Historical Usage
Geovani became popular in the late 20th century, particularly in Portuguese-speaking countries, as variants of Giovanni and John gained widespread use.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanni, Giovanna, John, João
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Geovani is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and warmth.
Famous People
Geovani dos Santos - Brazilian footballer, Geovani Oliveira - Brazilian artist
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Boy Name Trend
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Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 78 peak births in 2009
Geographic Spread
Popular across 5 US states, with strongest presence in California
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 4 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Geovani"
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 "Geovani"
"Geovani" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 9847th of 10718 | 7 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 3475th of 16616 | 249 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2256th of 24088 | 833 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3432nd of 23106 | 391 |
Regional Popularity of "Geovani" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
63.49% 2841st/4475 |
- |
24.46% 1545th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
61.50% 2818th/4582 |
53.99% 2788th/5164 |
27.39% 2003rd/7313 |
18.79% 1402nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
83.98% 3768th/4487 |
39.14% 2670th/6822 |
38.10% 2391st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Geovani" 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 "Geovani"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Geovani" 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 "Geovani" in the United States
The name Geovani is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the West 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, Geovani has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled 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, 'Geovani' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 9847th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 3475th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2256th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3432nd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Geovani' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.