Total births
5,033
Boys' name · since 1953
Gian
Since 1953, U.S. Social Security records show 5,033 babies named Gian, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #897
- among boys today
- 5,033
- born since 1953
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
Gian currently ranks #897 among boys' names in America, with 5,033 babies recorded since 1953.
Social Security Administration records show Gian recorded 5,033 times among boys since 1953, holding rank #897 nationally today, ahead of 94% of boys, peaking in the 2020s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1953 to 2025.
- #897 among boys today
- 5,033 born since 1953
- 2020s peak decade
- 94% more common than other boys
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Gian is currently the #897 boys' name in America, more common than 94% of boys - 5,033 born since 1953, peaking in the 2020s.
- #897
- among boys today
- 5,033
- born since 1953
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 94%
- more common than other boys
Gian vs. every other boys name in current SSA rankings
#897
of 14,294 boys in use
More common than 94% of names given to boys today.
2020s
Peak decade
29% of everyone ever named Gian was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
328 babies were named Gian in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Gian compares
5,033 Top 12% higher than 88% of 14,294 names currently given to boys
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked boys names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Gian's all-time total is 14x the median boys name, and Liam still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Gian | Median boys name (Elchonon) | #1 boys name (Liam) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 5,033 | 367 | 358,536 |
| Peak-year births | 328 | 23 | 22,252 |
Gian's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Gian's SSA record in two at 1992 and the more recent half accounts for 87% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 13%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1953, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 328, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Gian at a glance
Top 1,000 boys' namePeak year
2023
Current rank
#897
Active since
1953
Gian popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1953–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 328
- Annual births at peak, across 73 years of records
Gian by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Gian's strongest decade.
1,478 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 29% of all-time use.
Gian births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1950s 16
1950s
16 births
- 1960s 97
1960s
97 births
- 1970s 157
1970s
157 births
- 1980s 281
1980s
281 births
- 1990s 494
1990s
494 births
- 2000s
2000s
1,226 births
- 2010s
2010s
1,284 births
- 2020s
2020s
1,478 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 1,478 births (29% of all-time use).
How Gian compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Gian's total volume
Gian vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Gian by state
Where Gian concentrates geographically, total births since 1953
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 752 | 14.9% |
| #2 | Florida | | 676 | 13.4% |
| #3 | Texas | | 595 | 11.8% |
| #4 | New York | | 465 | 9.2% |
| #5 | New Jersey | | 266 | 5.3% |
| #6 | Illinois | | 100 | 2.0% |
| #7 | Pennsylvania | | 82 | 1.6% |
| #8 | Arizona | | 79 | 1.6% |
California share of Gian's total US births 14.9%
Even split
752 of 5,033 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 22 reporting states.
Gian appears in 22 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gian? ▼
Gian has been given to 5,033 babies in the U.S. since 1953, according to SSA data. Among boys, it ranks #897 as of the latest data. 328 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Gian most popular? ▼
Gian was most popular in the 2020s decade with 1,478 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Gian most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Gian are California (752 births), Florida (676 births), Texas (595 births).
How long has the name Gian been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Gian since 1953 -- 73 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Gian? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gianni, Giancarlo, Gianluca, Giacomo, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Gian's data
- California records the most Gians (752 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Gian
Nearby Names Like Gian
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Gian
Gianni Boy
#483 15,487 births
Giancarlo Boy
#1406 8,652 births
Gianluca Boy
#1254 3,915 births
Giacomo Boy
#3283 1,896 births
Gianfranco Boy
#7876 1,057 births
Compare Gian side by side: Gian vs Gianni Gian vs Giancarlo Gian vs Gianluca
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1953–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Gian: #897 Boys' Name - 5,033 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/gian. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Gian draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.