Giovonni Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Giovonni is an Italian name that is a variant of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious.' The name has evolved from the Hebrew Yochanan through Greek and Latin forms before becoming popular in Italian culture. It is seen as modern and stylish, with biblical roots in the character of John. The name has historical significance and has been borne by several notable figures.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Giovonni"
Pronunciation
/dʒɪˈoʊvəni/
Origin
Italian
Etymology
Giovonni is a variant of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of the name John. The name John itself derives from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning 'Yahweh is gracious.'
Meaning
God is gracious
Language Evolution
Yochanan (Hebrew), Ioannes (Greek), Johannes (Latin), Giovanni (Italian), Giovonni (Italian variant)
Historical Usage
The name Giovanni has been consistently popular in Italy and has been used in various forms across different cultures. Giovonni, as a modern variant, has gained traction in recent years, particularly among Italian-American communities.
Variants & Derivatives
Giovanni, Giovanna, Giovannino, Giovannina
Modern Popularity & Image
Giovonni is viewed as a stylish and modern name, often associated with creativity and individuality. It is particularly popular among younger generations.
Famous People
Giovanni Boccaccio (Italian writer), Giovanni Bellini (Italian painter), Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (Italian composer)
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✨ Giovonni Name Meaning & Significance
Popularity Trend
Less Common name with 73 peak births in 2022
Geographic Spread
Popular across 14 US states, with strongest presence in Ohio
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 3 different American generations with varying popularity
Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Giovonni"
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 "Giovonni"
"Giovonni" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 5745th of 16616 | 114 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 2600th of 24088 | 670 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2417th of 23106 | 665 |
Regional Popularity of "Giovonni" 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) |
44.33% 2031st/4582 |
52.17% 2694th/5164 |
38.33% 2803rd/7313 |
33.03% 2465th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
39.01% 1554th/3984 |
60.71% 2724th/4487 |
40.77% 2781st/6822 |
54.99% 3451st/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Giovonni" 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 "Giovonni"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Giovonni" 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 "Giovonni" in the United States
The name Giovonni is most popular in Ohio, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Generation Alpha generation in the MidWest 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, Giovonni 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, 'Giovonni' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5745th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2600th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2417th out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'Giovonni' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.