Gian is a boy name with a rare feel, drawn from real birth records. Below you'll find what Gian means and where it comes from, plus how many babies have been named Gian across the United States, UK, Ireland and New Zealand, how popular Gian has been over the decades, and the year it peaked.
Gian is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is gracious”. An Italian short form of Gianni, from John.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 5,033 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 299 births |
| Scotland since 1974 | 3 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3 births |
Counts come from official national birth-registration statistics: U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (Office for National Statistics), Scotland (National Records of Scotland), Northern Ireland (NISRA), Ireland (Central Statistics Office) and New Zealand (Dept. of Internal Affairs). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named Gian per year, United States (1953 to 2025). United States peaked in 2023 (328/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2009 (19/yr) · Ireland peaked in 2006 (3/yr) · Scotland peaked in 1986 (3/yr).
Gian is an uncommon baby name in the United States. It was most common in 2023, when it ranked #1,596 nationally (given to 342 babies that year).
Joan · Jean · Gianna · Juan · Jan
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