Gio
A diminutive of the male given names Giovanni, Giovani, Giorgi, Giorgio, Giuseppe, and Sergio, from Italian.
Every Gio since 2001 — 1,615 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gio
Gio is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,091 in 2025 with 197 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2001, 1,615 American babies have been named Gio. Its peak came in 2025, when 206 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 Gio stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gio 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 | 9 | #10,376 | 197 | #1,091 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,623 | 179 | #1,166 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,586 | 181 | #1,153 |
| 2022 | 15 | #7,399 | 170 | #1,188 |
| 2021 | — | — | 136 | #1,360 |
| 2020 | — | — | 96 | #1,661 |
| 2019 | — | — | 93 | #1,703 |
| 2018 | — | — | 75 | #1,965 |
| 2017 | — | — | 55 | #2,359 |
| 2016 | — | — | 51 | #2,487 |
| 2015 | — | — | 46 | #2,655 |
| 2014 | — | — | 47 | #2,594 |
| 2013 | — | — | 35 | #3,148 |
| 2012 | — | — | 42 | #2,838 |
| 2011 | — | — | 35 | #3,193 |
| 2010 | — | — | 28 | #3,747 |
| 2009 | — | — | 30 | #3,585 |
| 2008 | — | — | 13 | #6,529 |
| 2007 | — | — | 15 | #5,742 |
| 2006 | 5 | #18,106 | 19 | #4,749 |
| 2005 | — | — | 11 | #6,795 |
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| 2003 | — | — | 12 | #6,000 |
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| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,687 |
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Famous people named Gio
- Gio Ponti Architect · 1891–1979
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gio mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Giovanni, Giovani, Giorgi, Giorgio, Giuseppe, and Sergio, from Italian.
How popular is the name Gio in 2025?
Gio ranked #1,091 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 197 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gio?
1,615 babies have been named Gio in the United States since 2001, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gio most popular?
Gio peaked in 2025, when 206 newborns received the name.
Is Gio a boy or girl name?
Gio is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gio rising or falling?
Gio is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gio?
Well-known people named Gio include Gio Ponti (architect).