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