Jiovanni
MeaningGod is gracious · Italian form of Giovanni
- US rank
- #1,571
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,323 in 2023
108 babies were named Jiovanni in the US in 2025. It has dropped 120 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1984–2025
Most popular states (2025)
Similar names
Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Jiovanni you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 15,823 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Jiovanni, 108 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Jiovanni would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryJiovanni first shows up in US birth records in 1984, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 41 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2023, when it reached #1,323.
- Then vs nowJiovanni is 2.8× more common today than it was in 2000. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 43,668 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 15,823.
- TrendJiovanni has slipped 120 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,571. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedJiovanni is most popular in Indiana, where it ranks #844. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningJiovanni is an Italian form of Giovanni, which means “God is gracious”.
About the name Jiovanni
Jiovanni is a boy name of Italian origin meaning “God is gracious”. It has 8 letters and 3 syllables, starting with J and ending in “-nni”. US birth records list Jiovanni for boys from 1984 to 2025, in 42 of those 42 years. Its best year was 2023, when it ranked #1,323 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #1,571, with 108 babies.
Origin:Italian names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 3.5 | 283,019 boys |
| 1990s | 14 | 71,124 boys |
| 2000s | 31 | 32,404 boys |
| 2010s | 51 | 19,650 boys |
| 2020s | 72 | 13,879 boys |
Other spellings of Jiovanni
More Italian boy names
- Unisex name: Luca · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Unisex name: Luka · man from Lucania
- Boy name: Leonardo · brave as a lion
- Boy name: Emiliano · rival, striving
- Boy name: Lorenzo · from Laurentum
- Unisex name: Giovanni · God is gracious
- Boy name: Matteo · gift of God
Questions about the name Jiovanni
What does the name Jiovanni mean?
Jiovanni means “God is gracious” in Italian, as a form of Giovanni.
What is the origin of the name Jiovanni?
Jiovanni has Italian roots in our records. Other Italian names include Luca, Leo, Luka.
Is Jiovanni a boy or girl name?
Jiovanni is a boy name.
How popular is the name Jiovanni?
Jiovanni ranked #1,571 for US boys in 2025, given to 108 babies. Its best year was 2023 (#1,323).