Giovanni is a moderately popular boys' name in United States, ranking #122 in 2024 with 2,951 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2010 with 3,434 births ranking #117. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 137.0%. In 2024, approximately 1 in every 581 boys born was named Giovanni. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Giovanni is the Italian form of John and means "God is gracious". It combines deep biblical roots with an unmistakably warm, elegant Italian sound.
The name has been central in Italian naming for centuries and appears across art, religion, and family history. In English-speaking use, it often feels refined and expressive without being unfamiliar.