Giannis Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Giannis is a Greek name derived from the Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.' It has evolved through various forms and gained popularity particularly in the context of modern sports, reflecting traits of excellence and grace. The name is not directly referenced in biblical texts.
The name Giannis is most popular in Wisconsin, 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, Giannis has been too falling for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling 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, 'Giannis' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1929th out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 18485th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Giannis' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giannis"
Pronunciation
/ˈjɑːnɪs/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Giannis is a Greek variant of the name John, derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannis (Greek), Giannis (Modern Greek)
Historical Usage
Giannis became popular in Greece and among Greek communities worldwide in the 20th century, particularly due to the influence of notable athletes bearing the name.
Variants & Derivatives
Ioannis, Giannakis, Giannos
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Giannis is widely recognized due to the success of Giannis Antetokounmpo in professional basketball, contributing to a positive and aspirational image.
Famous People
Giannis Antetokounmpo, Giannis Ploutarchos
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Giannis"
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 "Giannis"
"Giannis" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1929th of 23106 | 947 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 18485th of 30306 | 32 |
Regional Popularity of "Giannis" 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) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
37.78% 1505th/3984 |
34.03% 1527th/4487 |
25.21% 1720th/6822 |
31.74% 1992nd/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Giannis" 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 "Giannis"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Giannis" 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.