Gionnis
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "God's gracious gift."
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Gionnis. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gionnis today is around 7 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gionnis births was 2019 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gionnis. 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 Gionnis. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2019
6 babies that year
Average age
7
years old
2019 SSA rank
#11,231
Tracked since 2019
Popularity
Gionnis: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gionnis 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 Gionnis 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 Gionnis
The name Gionnis has its origins in the Greek language and culture. It is a variant spelling of the Greek name Ioannis, which is derived from the Hebrew name Yochanan, meaning "Yahweh is gracious." The name gained widespread popularity in the Eastern Mediterranean region during the Byzantine era, spanning from the 4th to the 15th century.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Gionnis can be found in ancient Byzantine texts and historical records. One notable figure bearing this name was Gionnis Tzimiskes, a Byzantine emperor who ruled from 969 to 976 AD. He was renowned for his military campaigns against the Rus' and the Abbasid Caliphate, expanding the boundaries of the Byzantine Empire.
Another prominent individual named Gionnis was Gionnis Kantakouzenos, a 14th-century Byzantine emperor and historian. He wrote the "Histories," a valuable account of the Byzantine Empire during his lifetime, spanning the years 1320 to 1358.
In the realm of religious history, Gionnis Chrysostomos, a 4th-century Archbishop of Constantinople, is remembered for his influential preaching and eloquence. His writings and sermons had a profound impact on the development of early Christian theology.
Moving forward in time, Gionnis Kapodistrias, a 19th-century Greek statesman and diplomat, played a crucial role in the Greek War of Independence against the Ottoman Empire. He served as the first head of state of independent Greece from 1827 to 1831.
Lastly, Gionnis Seferis, a 20th-century Greek poet and diplomat, was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963 for his eminent poetic works, which drew inspiration from Greek mythology and contemporary events. His poems explored themes of exile, identity, and the human condition.
These are just a few notable examples of individuals who have carried the name Gionnis throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and eras.
People
Gionnis + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gionnis 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
Gionnis: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gionnis?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gionnis 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 Gionnis a common name?
We classify Gionnis 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 Gionnis most popular?
The single biggest year for Gionnis was 2019, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gionnis is about 7 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 Gionnis in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gionnis a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gionnis 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 Gionnis still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gionnis 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 Gionnis 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 Gionnis?
You can see how many people share the name Gionnis on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.