Diovanni
Of Latin origin, a masculine name meaning "God's gift".
Name Census estimates that about 74 living Americans carry the first name Diovanni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Diovanni today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Diovanni births was 2011 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Diovanni. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Diovanni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
74
~ 1 in 4,631,815 Americans
Peak year
2011
9 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,129
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Diovanni: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Diovanni from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 30 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Diovanni remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Diovanni by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Diovanni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Diovanni
The name Diovanni is an Italian name derived from the Latin name Johannes, which is a variant of the Hebrew name Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." It is a combination of the Hebrew words "Yo" (God) and "hanan" (to be gracious or merciful). The name has its roots in ancient Hebrew culture and tradition.
The name Diovanni first appeared in written records during the Middle Ages in Italy, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Lombardy. It was a popular name among Italian nobility and the upper classes during this period. The name was often spelled with variations such as Giovanni, Giovanno, or Giovanne.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Diovanni can be found in the 13th century in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who referenced a character named Diovanni in his famous work, the Divine Comedy. The name also appears in various religious texts and church records from the medieval period in Italy.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Diovanni. One of the most famous is Diovanni Boccaccio (1313-1375), an Italian writer and poet best known for his work, the Decameron, a collection of short stories set during the Black Death pandemic. Another prominent figure was Diovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (1525-1594), an Italian Renaissance composer and one of the most influential figures in the development of sacred music.
In the 16th century, Diovanni Bernini (1598-1680), an Italian sculptor and architect, was renowned for his work on St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and his iconic sculpture, the Ecstasy of Saint Teresa. Diovanni Battista Piranesi (1720-1778), an Italian artist and architect, is celebrated for his intricate etchings of ancient Roman ruins.
In the field of science, Diovanni Virginio Schiaparelli (1835-1910), an Italian astronomer, is remembered for his observations and detailed maps of the planet Mars, which led to the naming of the "canali" (channels) on its surface.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Diovanni, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity within Italian society.
People
Diovanni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Diovanni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with D with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Diovanni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Diovanni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 74 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Diovanni going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 4,631,815 US residents.
Is Diovanni a common name?
We classify Diovanni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 60.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 75 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Diovanni most popular?
The single biggest year for Diovanni was 2011, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Diovanni is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Diovanni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Diovanni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Diovanni in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Diovanni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Diovanni in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Diovanni can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Diovanni?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.