Gio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gio is an Italian diminutive of Giovanni, which has Hebrew roots meaning 'God is gracious.' The name evolved from Yochanan to Ioannes and then to Giovanni before becoming Gio. It reflects a friendly, approachable personality and has gained popularity in contemporary times, especially in Italy. There is no significant biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Gio is most popular in Florida, 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, Gio 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, 'Gio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5785th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1672nd out of 23106 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 35406th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 19180th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Gio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gio"
Pronunciation
/dʒoʊ/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Gio is a diminutive form of the name Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Gio (Italian diminutive)
Historical Usage
The name Gio gained popularity in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities in the 20th century as a friendly and approachable form of Giovanni.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanni, Gioia, Gioacchino
Modern Popularity & Image
Gio is currently perceived as a trendy, modern name that carries a sense of warmth and familiarity.
Famous People
Gioachino Rossini (Italian composer), Gio van Bronckhorst (Dutch footballer), Gio González (American baseball player)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gio"
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 "Gio"
"Gio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 5785th of 24088 | 211 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 1672nd of 23106 | 1,162 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 35406th of 35406 | 5 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 19180th of 30306 | 29 |
Regional Popularity of "Gio" 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) |
71.85% 3292nd/4582 |
63.07% 3257th/5164 |
52.56% 3844th/7313 |
38.84% 2899th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
45.58% 1816th/3984 |
23.78% 1067th/4487 |
27.07% 1847th/6822 |
21.34% 1339th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gio" 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 "Gio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gio" 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.