Gianna
Borrowed from Italian Gianna and Greek Γιάννα (Giánna).
Every Gianna since 1951 — 110,388 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gianna
Gianna is a top-50 name for girls in the United States, ranked #33 in 2025 with 5,634 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1951, 110,388 American babies have been named Gianna. Its peak came in 2020, when 7,910 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 Gianna stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gianna 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 | 5,634 | #33 | — | — |
| 2024 | 6,131 | #23 | 7 | #10,237 |
| 2023 | 6,146 | #21 | — | — |
| 2022 | 6,419 | #22 | 8 | #9,280 |
| 2021 | 7,477 | #13 | 8 | #9,117 |
| 2020 | 7,903 | #13 | 7 | #9,909 |
| 2019 | 3,424 | #79 | 5 | #12,798 |
| 2018 | 3,451 | #80 | 5 | #12,815 |
| 2017 | 3,199 | #91 | 5 | #12,919 |
| 2016 | 3,226 | #92 | — | — |
| 2015 | 3,183 | #96 | — | — |
| 2014 | 3,082 | #95 | — | — |
| 2013 | 3,442 | #87 | — | — |
| 2012 | 3,627 | #73 | — | — |
| 2011 | 4,071 | #63 | 6 | #11,309 |
| 2010 | 3,960 | #67 | — | — |
| 2009 | 3,939 | #76 | — | — |
| 2008 | 3,669 | #88 | — | — |
| 2007 | 3,713 | #91 | 6 | #11,408 |
| 2006 | 3,454 | #98 | — | — |
| 2005 | 2,962 | #110 | 6 | #10,549 |
| 2004 | 2,727 | #124 | 5 | #11,967 |
| 2003 | 2,311 | #143 | — | — |
| 2002 | 1,985 | #163 | 5 | #11,286 |
| 2001 | 1,765 | #185 | — | — |
| 2000 | 1,333 | #240 | — | — |
| 1995 | 617 | #420 | — | — |
| 1990 | 227 | #865 | — | — |
| 1985 | 90 | #1,413 | — | — |
| 1980 | 51 | #2,051 | — | — |
| 1975 | 36 | #2,289 | — | — |
| 1970 | 38 | #2,132 | — | — |
| 1965 | 39 | #1,836 | — | — |
| 1960 | 21 | #2,673 | — | — |
| 1955 | 9 | #4,173 | — | — |
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Famous people named Gianna
- Gianna Beretta Molla Religious figure · 1922–1962
- Gianna Nannini Musician · b. 1954
- Gianna Michaels Pornographic actor · b. 1983
- Gianna Terzi Singer · b. 1980
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gianna mean?
Borrowed from Italian Gianna and Greek Γιάννα (Giánna).
How popular is the name Gianna in 2025?
Gianna ranked #33 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 5,634 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gianna?
110,388 babies have been named Gianna in the United States since 1951, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gianna most popular?
Gianna peaked in 2020, when 7,910 newborns received the name.
Is Gianna a boy or girl name?
Gianna is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gianna rising or falling?
Gianna is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gianna?
Well-known people named Gianna include Gianna Beretta Molla (religious figure), Gianna Nannini (musician), Gianna Michaels (pornographic actor).