Gio
How to say it: JEE-oh · /ˈdʒioʊ/
Italian short form of Giovanni meaning 'God is gracious' - now often used as a standalone name.
Gio was the 983rd most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 197 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 4.0-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #633 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #983 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 197 |
| Share of births | 1 in 16,829 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×4.0 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #633 |
| In France, 2025 | #1,664 among boys’ names, 10 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
New to wide use within the last forty years, Gio belongs to recent times. At its peak in the 2020s, it looks set to keep rising over the next few years.
What goes with it
Bright and clipped with crisp and breathy sounds, Gio feels lively. Enzo shares its style and Nico makes a natural companion.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Gio is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Italian.
In France: #1,664 for boys in 2025.
Famous people named Gio
- Gio Gonzalez (born 1985)American baseball player
- Gio Aplon (born 1982)South African rugby union footballer
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