Is Gianluigi a boy's or girl's name?

Gianluigi is primarily a boy's name.

When was Gianluigi most popular?

Gianluigi reached its peak popularity in 2018 with 10 births that year. It is not currently in the top rankings.

How popular is the name Gianluigi?

Gianluigi is not currently in the top rankings but has been given to 66 babies in the U.S. since 2006. Its peak was in 2018.

Gianluigi

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's nameItalianNot ranked recently

Rare name

Meaning & Origin

a male given name

Gianluigi is a boy's baby name of Italian origin, a classic Italian compound combining Gian (a contracted form of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious') and Luigi (the Italian form of Louis, meaning 'famous warrior'). Together the name carries both spiritual devotion and martial nobility.

Gianluigi is quintessentially Italian — borne by legendary goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon, one of the greatest in football history, whose career gave the name global recognition and an air of excellence.

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Popularity Over Time

Gianluigi has 9+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2006.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gianluigi
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	14	#10543	▼
2010s	46	#9507	▲
2000s	6	#11106	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(9 years, 2006–2021)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gianluigi
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2021	9	#8390	+4 (80.0%)
2020	5	#12696	-2 (-28.6%)
2019	7	#10096	-3 (-30.0%)
2018	10	#7791	+2 (25.0%)
2014	8	#9054	+1 (14.3%)
2013	7	#10011	0
2012	7	#10071	0
2010	7	#10019	+1 (16.7%)
2006	6	#11106	—

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2006–2021) · Methodology