Gion, of Italian origin, is an uncommon given name derived from the Latin 'Giovanni', which means 'God is gracious'. It was popularized through the character Giovanni in various works by famous authors such as Boccaccio and Shakespeare. The name Gion itself has a short, distinctive sound that makes it unique and memorable.
The name Gion had a significant surge in popularity between 2008 and 2023, with a total of 28 babies given this name during these years. While it was relatively uncommon from 2008 to 2017 (with only 8 births in 2008 and 5 births each in 2016 and 2017), there was a notable increase in its usage in 2023, with 10 babies named Gion that year. This indicates a growing trend towards choosing this name for newborns.