Holding steady, #6,143 for boys today.
Popularity of Georgio since 1980
Babies named Georgio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 172 |
| 2000s | 162 |
| 2010s | 198 |
| 2020s | 87 |
Meaning & origin
Georgio is an Italian variant of the classic name George, rooted in the Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. In the United States, the name has been recorded since 1980, achieving its highest rank of 6,143 in 2025, with a peak in usage during 1989. It is a rare choice, given to approximately 1 in 122,005 newborns in the latest year. The trajectory of its popularity has been stable, reflecting its status as a distinctive alternative to more common forms like Giorgio or George. While no top states are recorded for Georgio, its Italian heritage makes it especially appealing to families with Italian ancestry or those seeking a melodic, international name.
Georgio is an Italian form of George, ultimately from the Greek name Georgios (Γεώργιος), which derives from georgos (γεωργός) meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name spread through Christian veneration of Saint George, the legendary dragon-slayer, and was adopted across Europe in various forms. In Italy, Giorgio is the standard form, with Georgio being a variant spelling.
“Georgio” around the world
Where Georgio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Geo, Giorgio
Sibling names for Georgio
Names that share Georgio's style, for a brother or sister.
