Gianlucca
A masculine Italian name combining Gianni and Lucca.
Name Census estimates that about 187 living Americans carry the first name Gianlucca. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gianlucca today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gianlucca births was 2020 (18 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gianlucca. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Gianlucca with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
187
~ 1 in 1,832,911 Americans
Peak year
2020
18 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2024 SSA rank
#7,918
Tracked since 2005
Popularity
Gianlucca: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gianlucca from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 78 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gianlucca 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 Gianlucca during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gianluccas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gianlucca
The name Gianlucca is a combination of two Italian names - Gian and Lucca. It originates from the Italian language and culture, with its roots tracing back to the medieval period.
Gian is a shortened form of the Italian name Giovanni, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." This name was popularized by John the Baptist and later spread throughout Europe. In the Italian Renaissance, the name Giovanni became a prestigious name, often associated with nobility and intellectuals.
Lucca, on the other hand, is a place name referring to the city of Lucca in Tuscany, Italy. The city's name is believed to have originated from the Latin word "luca," meaning a grove or sacred wood. This part of the name may have been added to signify a person's connection to the city or region.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gianlucca can be traced back to the 15th century, during the height of the Italian Renaissance. One notable figure was Gianlucca Dati, an Italian humanist and scholar who lived from 1420 to 1472. He was known for his writings on philosophy, literature, and theology.
Another prominent individual with this name was Gianlucca della Robbia, an Italian sculptor who lived from 1399 to 1482. He was renowned for his terracotta sculptures and is considered one of the most important Renaissance sculptors in Florence.
In the 16th century, Gianlucca Buonaparte, an Italian jurist and writer, was born in Corsica in 1531. He was a distant relative of Napoleon Bonaparte and wrote several works on legal and political topics.
During the 17th century, Gianlucca Salvi, an Italian architect and sculptor, was born in 1619. He was responsible for designing several churches and palaces in Rome, including the famous Fountain of Trevi.
In the 19th century, Gianlucca Nardi, an Italian painter and sculptor, was born in 1825. He was known for his religious works and contributed to the decoration of several churches in Italy.
While the name Gianlucca has its roots in the Italian Renaissance and has been used throughout history, it has remained a relatively uncommon name. However, it carries a rich cultural heritage and reflects the blend of Italian names and places that have shaped its unique identity.
People
Gianlucca + last name combinations
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FAQ
Gianlucca: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gianlucca?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 187 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gianlucca 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 1,832,911 US residents.
Is Gianlucca a common name?
We classify Gianlucca as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 188 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gianlucca most popular?
The single biggest year for Gianlucca was 2020, when 18 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gianlucca is about 10 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 Gianlucca in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gianlucca a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gianlucca 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 Gianlucca still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gianlucca 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 Gianlucca 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 have Gianlucca as a first name?
Want to know how many Americans are named Gianlucca? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.