What does Giorgia mean?
Giorgia is the Italian feminine of George, “farmer.”
What does Matilde mean?
Matilde is the Italian form of Matilda, “mighty in battle.”
Giorgia vs Matilde
Which is more popular?
Giorgia is more popular than Matilde today: about 51 US babies were given the name Giorgia in 2025, compared with 27 named Matilde.
| Giorgia | Matilde | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Farmer | Mighty in battle |
| Origin | Italian | Italian |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JOR-jah | mah-TEEL-deh |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1991 | 1883 |
| Peak year | 2025 (51) | 1927 (65) |
| In 2025 | 51 | 27 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Steady |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Giorgia
Matilde
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Giorgia | Matilde |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 202 | 219 |
| 2010s | 162 | 303 |
| 2000s | 124 | 277 |
| 1990s | 47 | 203 |
| 1980s | 0 | 209 |
| 1970s | 0 | 295 |
| 1960s | 0 | 227 |
| 1950s | 0 | 189 |
| 1940s | 0 | 191 |
| 1930s | 0 | 331 |
| 1920s | 0 | 417 |
| 1910s | 0 | 177 |
| 1900s | 0 | 102 |
| 1890s | 0 | 52 |
| 1880s | 0 | 28 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Giorgia or Matilde more popular?
Giorgia is more popular than Matilde today: about 51 US babies were given the name Giorgia in 2025, compared with 27 named Matilde.
What is the difference between Giorgia and Matilde?
Giorgia means Farmer (Italian origin), while Matilde means Mighty in battle (Italian origin).
Which name is older, Giorgia or Matilde?
In US records, Giorgia first appears in 1991 and Matilde in 1883, so Matilde has the longer recorded history.