Giannis is a name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name "Ioannes," which means "God is gracious." It was popularized by the famous basketball player Giannis Antetokounmpo, who was born in Greece but holds both Greek and Nigerian citizenship. Despite its Italian roots, Giannis has gained popularity worldwide due to Antetokounmpo's athletic success and his family's unique story of immigration and achievement.
In terms of history, Giannis is a relatively modern name compared to many other classic European names. However, it has become increasingly popular in recent years as more people have learned about the Antetokounmpo family and their inspiring journey from humble beginnings to international fame and fortune. Today, Giannis continues to be associated with strength, determination, and perseverance, qualities that have helped Giannis Antetokounmpo rise above adversity and achieve his dreams on the basketball court.
The given statistics show the annual number of births with the name Giann in the United States from 2003 to 2023.
Starting in 2003, there were a total of 5 births. The following year, the number of births increased slightly to 7. This trend continued through 2008, with fluctuations between 7 and 9 births per year.
After a gap in data from 2010 to 2012, the statistics resume in 2013 with 5 births. The numbers then varied between 5 and 7 births annually until 2016.
In 2017, there were 7 births once again, followed by a slight dip to 6 births in 2018. However, the number of births began to rise steadily from 2019 onwards, reaching 11 in both 2020 and 2021.
The most recent data point shows that there were 13 births in 2021 and an impressive 23 births in 2022. This significant increase in the number of babies named Giann over the past few years suggests that this name is gaining popularity among parents in the United States.
In total, there have been 155 births with the name Giann in the United States from 2003 to 2022.