Gian
Boy name · Hebrew · Hindu · Indian · Italian
MeaningGod is gracious · Italian form of John
- US rank
- #955
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #777 in 2023
244 babies were named Gian in the US in 2025. It has climbed 246 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1953–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Gian you might not know, from US birth records and Wikipedia. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
Famous Gian
Gian Lorenzo Bernini
Italian sculptor and architect (1598–1680)
Choose Gian and your child shares a first name with Gian Lorenzo Bernini, an Italian sculptor and architect. A ready-made answer when someone asks “Gian, like who?” Gian Lorenzo Bernini's Wikipedia article is available in 80 languages, a good sign of just how widely known they are.
Read about Gian Lorenzo Bernini on Wikipedia (opens in a new tab)Photo: Gian Lorenzo Bernini, Public domain (opens in a new tab), via Wikimedia Commons
- How commonAbout 1 in every 6,998 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gian, 244 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gian would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGian first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #777.
- Then vs nowGian is 3.7× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 26,178 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 6,998.
- TrendGian has climbed 246 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #955. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- Where it's lovedGian is most popular in Connecticut, where it ranks #361, followed by Florida (#531) and New Jersey (#576). It's in the top 1,000 in 10 states.
- MeaningGian is an Italian form of John, which means “God is gracious”. Our records link it to Hebrew, Hindu and Indian roots.
- OriginGian is the #6 most popular Hindu boy name in the US. That's out of 107 Hindu boy and unisex names in our list.
About the name Gian
Gian is a boy name of Hebrew, Hindu and Indian origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 4 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-ian”. US birth records list Gian for boys from 1953 to 2025, in 68 of those 73 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #777 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #955, with 244 babies.
Origin:Hebrew namesHindu namesIndian namesItalian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1950s | 1.1 | 921,053 boys |
| 1960s | 5.2 | 191,939 boys |
| 1970s | 9.5 | 104,822 boys |
| 1980s | 15 | 66,138 boys |
| 1990s | 25 | 39,370 boys |
| 2000s | 61 | 16,321 boys |
| 2010s | 68 | 14,626 boys |
| 2020s | 143 | 7,007 boys |
Other spellings of Gian
More Hebrew boy names
- Unisex name: Noah · rest, comfort
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: Elijah · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Levi · joined, attached
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
Questions about the name Gian
What does the name Gian mean?
Gian means “God is gracious” in Italian, as a form of John.
What is the origin of the name Gian?
Gian has Hebrew, Hindu, Indian, Italian roots in our records. Other Hebrew names include Noah, James, Elijah.
Is Gian a boy or girl name?
Gian is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gian?
Gian ranked #955 for US boys in 2025, given to 244 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#777).