Gian Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gian is an Italian name that means 'God is gracious'. It evolved from the Hebrew name Yohanan through Latin and Italian forms. The name is closely tied to biblical significance through its connection to John. It is fashionable today and is associated with creativity. Notable individuals with this name include Gian Marco Schiaretti and Gianluca Vialli.
The name Gian is most popular in Rhode Island, 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, Gian has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling 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, 'Gian' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 4512th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2460th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1911th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1364th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1112th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Gian' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gian"
Pronunciation
/dʒiˈɑn/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Gian is a diminutive form of Giovanni, which is the Italian equivalent of John. The name Giovanni is derived from the Latin 'Iohannes', which comes from the Hebrew 'Yohanan', meaning 'God is gracious'.
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yohanan (Hebrew), Iohannes (Latin), Johannes (Old French), Giovanni (Italian), Gian (Italian diminutive)
Biblical Background
The name has strong biblical connections due to its roots in the name John, which appears frequently in the Bible.
Historical Usage
Gian gained popularity in Italy and among Italian communities in the 20th century, becoming a common name in various regions.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanni, Gianni, John, Juan
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Gian is perceived as a modern and stylish name, often associated with creativity and individuality.
Famous People
Gian Marco Schiaretti, an Italian politician, Gianluca Vialli, an Italian footballer and manager, Gianfranco Zola, a well-known Italian football player and manager
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gian"
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 "Gian"
"Gian" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 4512th of 7552 | 48 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 2460th of 10718 | 248 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 1911th of 16616 | 591 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1364th of 24088 | 1,739 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1112th of 23106 | 2,161 |
Regional Popularity of "Gian" 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) |
- |
45.02% 1568th/3483 |
- |
40.63% 1643rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
27.55% 1233rd/4475 |
37.79% 1963rd/5194 |
22.59% 1427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.23% 1981st/4582 |
18.63% 962nd/5164 |
17.82% 1303rd/7313 |
16.44% 1227th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
47.92% 1909th/3984 |
18.61% 835th/4487 |
14.53% 991st/6822 |
17.53% 1100th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gian" 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 "Gian"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gian" 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.