Giannis
Transliteration of Greek Γιάννης (Giánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece.
Every Giannis since 2014 — 1,083 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Giannis
Giannis is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #1,692 in 2025 with 97 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 2014, 1,083 American babies have been named Giannis. Its peak came in 2022, when 168 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 Giannis stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Giannis 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 | #15,709 | 97 | #1,692 |
| 2024 | 7 | #12,622 | 124 | #1,462 |
| 2023 | 7 | #12,585 | 138 | #1,361 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,168 | 162 | #1,217 |
| 2021 | — | — | 155 | #1,237 |
| 2020 | 7 | #12,607 | 126 | #1,388 |
| 2019 | 5 | #16,383 | 144 | #1,290 |
| 2018 | — | — | 61 | #2,243 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,025 |
| 2016 | — | — | 8 | #9,132 |
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| 2014 | — | — | 5 | #12,701 |
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Famous people named Giannis
- Giannis Antetokounmpo Basketball player · b. 1994
- Giannis Goumas Soccer player · b. 1975
- Giannis Maniatis Soccer player · b. 1986
- Giannis Gianniotas Soccer player · b. 1993
- Giannis Karagiannis Singer · b. 1994
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Giannis mean?
Transliteration of Greek Γιάννης (Giánnis), a male given name used in (modern) Greece.
How popular is the name Giannis in 2025?
Giannis ranked #1,692 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 97 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Giannis?
1,083 babies have been named Giannis in the United States since 2014, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Giannis most popular?
Giannis peaked in 2022, when 168 newborns received the name.
Is Giannis a boy or girl name?
Giannis is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 97% of babies with the name.
Is the name Giannis rising or falling?
Giannis is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Giannis?
Well-known people named Giannis include Giannis Antetokounmpo (basketball player), Giannis Goumas (soccer player), Giannis Maniatis (soccer player).