Gianluca
From Italian Gianluca (literally “John-Luke”).
Every Gianluca since 1971 — 3,915 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gianluca
Gianluca is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #1,156 in 2025 with 181 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1971, 3,915 American babies have been named Gianluca. Its peak came in 2017, when 207 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Gianluca stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gianluca year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 181 | #1,156 |
| 2024 | 158 | #1,253 |
| 2023 | 187 | #1,132 |
| 2022 | 206 | #1,067 |
| 2021 | 180 | #1,131 |
| 2020 | 150 | #1,242 |
| 2019 | 171 | #1,138 |
| 2018 | 186 | #1,071 |
| 2017 | 207 | #988 |
| 2016 | 166 | #1,158 |
| 2015 | 100 | #1,604 |
| 2014 | 158 | #1,181 |
| 2013 | 150 | #1,195 |
| 2012 | 141 | #1,253 |
| 2011 | 133 | #1,288 |
| 2010 | 111 | #1,474 |
| 2009 | 132 | #1,319 |
| 2008 | 135 | #1,289 |
| 2007 | 154 | #1,155 |
| 2006 | 136 | #1,231 |
| 2005 | 116 | #1,309 |
| 2004 | 106 | #1,369 |
| 2003 | 69 | #1,752 |
| 2002 | 64 | #1,798 |
| 2001 | 61 | #1,828 |
| 2000 | 39 | #2,450 |
| 1995 | 18 | #3,602 |
| 1990 | 17 | #3,503 |
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Famous people named Gianluca
- Gianluca Vialli Soccer player · b. 1964
- Gianluca Pagliuca Soccer player · b. 1966
- Gianluca Zambrotta Soccer player · b. 1977
- Gianluca Pessotto Soccer player · b. 1970
- Gianluca Rocchi Referee · b. 1973
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianluca mean?
From Italian Gianluca (literally “John-Luke”).
How popular is the name Gianluca in 2025?
Gianluca ranked #1,156 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 181 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gianluca?
3,915 babies have been named Gianluca in the United States since 1971, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gianluca most popular?
Gianluca peaked in 2017, when 207 newborns received the name.
Is Gianluca a boy or girl name?
Gianluca is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gianluca rising or falling?
Gianluca is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gianluca?
Well-known people named Gianluca include Gianluca Vialli (soccer player), Gianluca Pagliuca (soccer player), Gianluca Zambrotta (soccer player).