Geoni
A feminine name of Korean origin meaning "princess" or "precious one".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Geoni. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geoni today is around 8 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geoni births was 2018 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geoni. 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 Geoni. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2018
6 babies that year
Average age
8
years old
2018 SSA rank
#11,237
Tracked since 2018
Popularity
Geoni: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Geoni 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 Geoni during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Geoni
The name Geoni has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in what is now central Italy between the 8th and 3rd centuries BCE. The name is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word "geon," meaning "earth" or "land." It was a popular name among the Etruscan nobility and upper classes, reflecting their deep connection with the land and agricultural traditions.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geoni can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 6th century BCE, which mentions a prominent individual named Geoni Velthuri. This inscription, found in the necropolis of Cerveteri, provides valuable insight into the use of the name during that period.
In the centuries following the decline of the Etruscan civilization, the name Geoni seemed to fade from use, only to resurface sporadically in various parts of Europe. During the Middle Ages, a notable figure bearing the name was Geoni di Montalcino, an Italian poet and philosopher who lived in the 13th century. His works, which explored themes of nature and spirituality, have been preserved and studied by scholars.
In the 15th century, Geoni Battista Alberti, an Italian Renaissance humanist, made significant contributions to the fields of architecture, art theory, and philosophy. His influential treatise "De re aedificatoria" (On the Art of Building) is considered a seminal work in architectural theory and design.
Another notable figure was Geoni Boccaccio, a 14th-century Italian writer and poet best known for his masterpiece "The Decameron," a collection of novellas that provided a captivating portrayal of life during the Black Death pandemic. His works had a profound impact on the development of Italian literature and continue to be studied and admired today.
In the 18th century, Geoni Gastone, an Italian composer and violinist, gained recognition for his innovative contributions to the operatic genre. His operas, which combined elements of traditional Italian opera with emerging styles, were widely performed and celebrated across Europe.
While the name Geoni may not be as common today as it once was, its rich historical roots and association with notable figures throughout the centuries serve as a testament to its enduring legacy and cultural significance.
People
Geoni + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geoni as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geoni: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geoni?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geoni 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Geoni a common name?
We classify Geoni as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geoni most popular?
The single biggest year for Geoni was 2018, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geoni is about 8 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 Geoni in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geoni a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geoni 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 Geoni still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geoni 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 Geoni 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 are named Geoni?
HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, answers that with the living-bearer count in one glance.