Gian
Every Gian since 1953 — 5,033 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gian
Gian is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #956 in 2025 with 244 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 5,033 American babies have been named Gian. Its peak came in 2023, when 328 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gian stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gian year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 244 | #956 |
| 2024 | 264 | #897 |
| 2023 | 328 | #777 |
| 2022 | 250 | #924 |
| 2021 | 234 | #958 |
| 2020 | 158 | #1,202 |
| 2019 | 129 | #1,384 |
| 2018 | 151 | #1,230 |
| 2017 | 127 | #1,388 |
| 2016 | 141 | #1,290 |
| 2015 | 151 | #1,220 |
| 2014 | 122 | #1,391 |
| 2013 | 107 | #1,515 |
| 2012 | 114 | #1,450 |
| 2011 | 121 | #1,378 |
| 2010 | 121 | #1,385 |
| 2009 | 133 | #1,311 |
| 2008 | 151 | #1,181 |
| 2007 | 132 | #1,307 |
| 2006 | 146 | #1,157 |
| 2005 | 124 | #1,262 |
| 2004 | 142 | #1,115 |
| 2003 | 120 | #1,220 |
| 2002 | 126 | #1,133 |
| 2001 | 77 | #1,567 |
| 2000 | 75 | #1,576 |
| 1995 | 49 | #1,788 |
| 1990 | 42 | #1,852 |
| 1985 | 18 | #2,754 |
| 1980 | 26 | #2,078 |
| 1975 | 15 | #2,682 |
| 1970 | 12 | #2,781 |
| 1965 | 15 | #2,118 |
| 1960 | 7 | #3,464 |
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Famous people named Gian
- Gian Lorenzo Bernini Architect · 1598–1680
- Gian Galeazzo Sforza Nobleman · 1469–1494
- Gian Maria Volonté Actor · 1933–1994
- Gian Galeazzo Visconti Politician · 1351–1402
- Gian Gastone de' Medici, Grand Duke of Tuscany Politician · 1671–1737
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gian in 2025?
Gian ranked #956 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 244 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gian?
5,033 babies have been named Gian in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gian most popular?
Gian peaked in 2023, when 328 newborns received the name.
Is Gian a boy or girl name?
Gian is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gian rising or falling?
Gian is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gian?
Well-known people named Gian include Gian Lorenzo Bernini (architect), Gian Galeazzo Sforza (nobleman), Gian Maria Volonté (actor).