Giancarlo
A male given name from Italian.
Every Giancarlo since 1956 — 8,652 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Giancarlo
Giancarlo is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,438 in 2025 with 125 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1956, 8,652 American babies have been named Giancarlo. Its peak came in 2008, when 381 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Giancarlo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Giancarlo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 125 | #1,438 |
| 2024 | 133 | #1,407 |
| 2023 | 143 | #1,330 |
| 2022 | 165 | #1,205 |
| 2021 | 172 | #1,158 |
| 2020 | 156 | #1,210 |
| 2019 | 186 | #1,079 |
| 2018 | 200 | #1,027 |
| 2017 | 206 | #992 |
| 2016 | 206 | #991 |
| 2015 | 265 | #847 |
| 2014 | 272 | #829 |
| 2013 | 287 | #784 |
| 2012 | 272 | #814 |
| 2011 | 280 | #793 |
| 2010 | 319 | #721 |
| 2009 | 357 | #680 |
| 2008 | 381 | #641 |
| 2007 | 323 | #715 |
| 2006 | 299 | #721 |
| 2005 | 282 | #721 |
| 2004 | 297 | #679 |
| 2003 | 298 | #667 |
| 2002 | 224 | #770 |
| 2001 | 215 | #785 |
| 2000 | 197 | #817 |
| 1995 | 107 | #1,099 |
| 1990 | 128 | #911 |
| 1985 | 54 | #1,310 |
| 1980 | 50 | #1,329 |
| 1975 | 27 | #1,805 |
| 1970 | 23 | #1,867 |
| 1965 | 7 | #3,358 |
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Famous people named Giancarlo
- Giancarlo Giannini Actor · b. 1942
- Giancarlo Esposito Actor · b. 1958
- Giancarlo Fisichella Racing driver · b. 1973
- Giancarlo Baghetti Racing driver · 1934–1995
- Giancarlo Antognoni Soccer player · b. 1954
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giancarlo mean?
A male given name from Italian.
How popular is the name Giancarlo in 2025?
Giancarlo ranked #1,438 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 125 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Giancarlo?
8,652 babies have been named Giancarlo in the United States since 1956, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Giancarlo most popular?
Giancarlo peaked in 2008, when 381 newborns received the name.
Is Giancarlo a boy or girl name?
Giancarlo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Giancarlo rising or falling?
Giancarlo is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Giancarlo?
Well-known people named Giancarlo include Giancarlo Giannini (actor), Giancarlo Esposito (actor), Giancarlo Fisichella (racing driver).