Gianni
Every Gianni since 1962 — 18,916 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gianni
Gianni is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #524 in 2025 with 571 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1962, 18,916 American babies have been named Gianni — about 82% boys and 18% girls, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2020, when 1,139 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 Gianni stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gianni year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 164 | #1,351 | 571 | #524 |
| 2024 | 192 | #1,225 | 641 | #483 |
| 2023 | 203 | #1,179 | 691 | #448 |
| 2022 | 213 | #1,143 | 853 | #380 |
| 2021 | 254 | #1,008 | 821 | #390 |
| 2020 | 242 | #1,040 | 897 | #354 |
| 2019 | 127 | #1,658 | 683 | #447 |
| 2018 | 126 | #1,665 | 751 | #417 |
| 2017 | 114 | #1,818 | 536 | #527 |
| 2016 | 61 | #2,813 | 449 | #601 |
| 2015 | 70 | #2,569 | 501 | #564 |
| 2014 | 74 | #2,452 | 539 | #521 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,335 | 503 | #529 |
| 2012 | 67 | #2,664 | 608 | #448 |
| 2011 | 82 | #2,282 | 499 | #517 |
| 2010 | 89 | #2,189 | 431 | #583 |
| 2009 | 104 | #1,995 | 486 | #543 |
| 2008 | 84 | #2,324 | 483 | #544 |
| 2007 | 109 | #1,899 | 443 | #579 |
| 2006 | 84 | #2,276 | 390 | #611 |
| 2005 | 71 | #2,464 | 417 | #566 |
| 2004 | 83 | #2,162 | 336 | #629 |
| 2003 | 72 | #2,328 | 302 | #656 |
| 2002 | 78 | #2,149 | 250 | #710 |
| 2001 | 63 | #2,472 | 214 | #789 |
| 2000 | 52 | #2,790 | 235 | #730 |
| 1995 | 27 | #3,917 | 74 | #1,371 |
| 1990 | 12 | #7,022 | 49 | #1,670 |
| 1985 | 6 | #9,709 | 21 | #2,452 |
| 1980 | 10 | #6,447 | 30 | #1,876 |
| 1975 | — | — | 27 | #1,806 |
| 1970 | — | — | 17 | #2,237 |
| 1965 | — | — | 7 | #3,359 |
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Famous people named Gianni
- Gianni Versace Designer · 1946–1997
- Gianni Rodari Journalist · 1920–1980
- Gianni Agnelli Politician · 1921–2003
- Gianni Rivera Soccer player · b. 1943
- Gianni Morandi Singer · b. 1944
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gianni in 2025?
Gianni ranked #524 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 571 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gianni?
18,916 babies have been named Gianni in the United States since 1962, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gianni most popular?
Gianni peaked in 2020, when 1,139 newborns received the name.
Is Gianni a boy or girl name?
Gianni is used for both: about 18% of babies named Gianni have been girls and 82% boys.
Is the name Gianni rising or falling?
Gianni is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gianni?
Well-known people named Gianni include Gianni Versace (designer), Gianni Rodari (journalist), Gianni Agnelli (politician).