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

Gio is primarily a boy's name. It is also used as a girl's name, with 34 recorded births.

When was Gio most popular?

Gio reached its peak popularity in 2023 with 180 births that year. It is currently ranked #1161 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Gio?

Gio is currently ranked #1161 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 1,373 babies since 2001.

Gio

An uncommon Italian pick — distinctive and rare.

Boy's name| Also girlsItalianRising fast Also a pet name

#1161▼ 5in 2024

Meaning & Origin

A diminutive of the male given names Giovanni, Giovani, Giorgi, Giorgio, Giuseppe, or Sergio, from Italian.

Gio is a boy's and girl's baby name of Italian origin, a diminutive of Giovanni and Giorgio, from Hebrew Yohanan and Greek georgios respectively, meaning 'God is gracious' or 'farmer.'

Short, warm, and instantly recognizable as Italian, Gio has become a popular standalone name in the U.S. — especially in Italian-American families who want the heritage of Giovanni in a more casual, everyday form. It has a relaxed confidence — one syllable that carries the whole warmth of Italian culture.

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Popularity Over Time

Gio has 22+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2001.

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Gio
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	760	#1305	▲
2010s	507	#2669	▲
2000s	106	#6155	—

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(22 years, 2001–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Gio
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	179	#1161	-1 (-0.6%)
2023	180	#1156	+11 (6.5%)
2022	169	#1189	+33 (24.3%)
2021	136	#1358	+40 (41.7%)
2020	96	#1660	+3 (3.2%)
2019	93	#1703	+18 (24.0%)
2018	75	#1964	+20 (36.4%)
2017	55	#2358	+4 (7.8%)
2016	51	#2487	+5 (10.9%)
2015	46	#2655	-1 (-2.1%)
2014	47	#2594	+12 (34.3%)
2013	35	#3148	-7 (-16.7%)
2012	42	#2837	+7 (20.0%)
2011	35	#3193	+7 (25.0%)
2010	28	#3747	-2 (-6.7%)
2009	30	#3585	+17 (130.8%)
2008	13	#6528	-2 (-13.3%)
2007	15	#5742	-4 (-21.1%)
2006	19	#4749	+8 (72.7%)
2005	11	#6795	-1 (-8.3%)

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

Gio as a Girl's Name

While overwhelmingly a boy's name, Gio has also been given to 34 girls in the U.S. since 2006.

#12573

Current rank

Total births

2022

Peak year

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Frequently Asked

Can Gio be used for both boys and girls?

Yes, Gio is used for both boys and girls. As a boy's name, it currently ranks #1161. As a girl's name, it ranks #12573.

Gio has two lives

Gio, the baby name

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Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (2001–2024) · Methodology

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