Gianni
Boy name · #523 in 2025 · Uniqueness 67/100
In 2025, 571 baby boys were named Gianni, placing it at #523 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #564, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 3,152 boys born in 2025 was named Gianni.
Babies named Gianni per year, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
The 63-year story
Gianni first appears in the Social Security records in 1962, when 7 boys received the name. Its peak came in 2020, when 897 boys were named Gianni — good for #354 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
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Uniqueness: will there be another Gianni in class?
Gianni scores 67 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "rare" band. A high score means genuine rarity — your Gianni will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Gianni is most common
Geography matters for names, and Gianni is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Giannis were CA (66), NY (55), TX (52), FL (51), NJ (33). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
Names like Gianni
Statistically, parents drawn to Gianni tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Armani, Jovanni, Jiovanni, Kamari, and Omari.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Gianni | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 571 | #523 |
| 2024 | 641 | #483 |
| 2023 | 691 | #448 |
| 2022 | 853 | #380 |
| 2021 | 821 | #390 |
| 2020 | 897 | #354 |
| 2019 | 683 | #447 |
| 2018 | 751 | #417 |
| 2017 | 536 | #527 |
| 2016 | 449 | #600 |
| 2015 | 501 | #564 |
| 2014 | 539 | #519 |
| 2013 | 503 | #529 |
| 2012 | 608 | #448 |
| 2011 | 499 | #517 |
| 2010 | 431 | #583 |
| 2009 | 486 | #542 |
| 2008 | 483 | #543 |
| 2007 | 443 | #579 |
| 2006 | 390 | #611 |
| 2005 | 417 | #566 |
| 2004 | 336 | #628 |
| 2003 | 302 | #655 |
| 2002 | 250 | #710 |
| 2001 | 214 | #788 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Gianni a popular boy name?
Gianni ranked #523 among boys in 2025 with 571 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #564.
When was the name Gianni most popular?
Gianni peaked in 2020, when 897 American boys received the name (ranked #354 that year). Since 2020 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Gianni?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 3,152 newborn American boys was named Gianni. It scores 67/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "rare".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.