Rising since 1992, #1,959 for boys today.
Popularity of Giorgio since 1961
Babies named Giorgio per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 26 |
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 251 |
| 1990s | 307 |
| 2000s | 422 |
| 2010s | 622 |
| 2020s | 478 |
Meaning & origin
Giorgio is the Italian form of George, a name rooted in the Greek word for 'farmer.' It first appeared on U.S. records in 1961 and has seen a steady rise in use since 1992. In 2025, it ranks 1959th, with a 1-in-21,898 birth rate, and reached its peak popularity in 2024. The name is most common in states with large Italian-American communities, including New Jersey, New York, and Illinois.
Giorgio is the Italian form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, which comes from georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The name has been widely used in Italy for centuries, particularly in honor of Saint George, the patron saint of several Italian cities. It gained international recognition through figures like the designer Giorgio Armani.
Where Giorgio is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Giorgio” around the world
Where Giorgio lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
40
babies in 2024
Ireland
3
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gio, Giorgia
Variants: George
Sibling names for Giorgio
Names that share Giorgio's style, for a brother or sister.
