Geobani
An Italian name derived from the personal name "Giovanni".
Name Census estimates that about 10 living Americans carry the first name Geobani. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geobani today is around 21 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geobani births was 2004 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geobani. 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 Geobani. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
10
~ 1 in 34,275,434 Americans
Peak year
2004
5 babies that year
Average age
21
years old
2006 SSA rank
#12,676
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Geobani: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Geobani 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 Geobani during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 10 | 0 | 10 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Geobani
The given name Geobani is a rare and unique name with a rich history that spans multiple cultures and languages. Its origins can be traced back to the ancient Greek word "geo," meaning "earth" or "land," and the Latin word "banus," which translates to "leader" or "ruler."
In its earliest recorded use, Geobani was a title bestowed upon local chieftains and landowners in the Balkan region during the Byzantine era. It was often associated with individuals who held significant power and influence over a particular territory or domain.
As the name evolved through various linguistic and cultural influences, it acquired different spellings and interpretations. In some regions of central Europe, Geobani was closely related to the name "Gebhard," which means "brave as a bear" in Old German.
One of the earliest documented individuals bearing the name Geobani was a 9th-century nobleman from the Kingdom of Croatia, who was renowned for his military prowess and his role in defending the region against foreign invaders.
During the Renaissance period, a notable figure named Geobani Luccari (1551-1615) emerged as a prominent historian and writer from the city of Ragusa (modern-day Dubrovnik, Croatia). His works, which chronicled the history and culture of the Dalmatian coast, were highly regarded and influential in his time.
In the realm of literature, Geobani gained further recognition through the character of Geobani Falcone, a central figure in the novel "The Betrothed" by Alessandro Manzoni, published in 1827. The novel, set in 17th-century Lombardy, explored themes of love, honor, and social injustice, and Geobani Falcone embodied the virtues of courage and integrity.
Another notable individual bearing the name Geobani was Geobani Marconi (1879-1937), an Italian inventor and electrical engineer who pioneered the development of radio communication. His groundbreaking work in wireless telegraphy earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1909.
In the 20th century, Geobani Garzoni (1919-2001) made his mark as a respected Italian painter and sculptor, known for his abstract and surrealist works that explored the human condition and the relationship between man and nature.
While the name Geobani has remained relatively rare throughout history, it carries a rich tapestry of cultural and linguistic influences, reflecting the diverse regions and contexts in which it has been borne by notable individuals over the centuries.
People
Geobani + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geobani as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geobani: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geobani?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 10 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geobani 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 34,275,434 US residents.
Is Geobani a common name?
We classify Geobani as "Very Rare". It ranks above 28.5% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geobani most popular?
The single biggest year for Geobani was 2004, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geobani is about 21 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 Geobani in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geobani a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geobani 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 Geobani still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geobani 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 Geobani 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 Americans are named Geobani?
Want to know how many Americans are named Geobani? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.