Giancarlo Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
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.
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.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giancarlo"
Pronunciation
/dʒanˈkarlo/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
The name Giancarlo is a combination of 'Giovanni,' meaning 'God is gracious,' and 'Carlo,' meaning 'free man.'
Meaning
God is gracious, free man
Language Evolution
Johannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Carlo (Italian), Giancarlo (Italian)
Historical Usage
Giancarlo gained popularity in Italy during the 20th century and has been used in various Italian-speaking communities around the world.
Variants & Derivatives
Gian, Gianni, Carlo
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Giancarlo is perceived as a classic and sophisticated name, often associated with Italian heritage and culture.
Famous People
Giancarlo Esposito, an American actor, Giancarlo Fisichella, an Italian racing driver, Giancarlo Stanton, an American professional baseball player
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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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| 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 "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.