Giordana
Feminine form of Giorgio, from Greek origin meaning "cultivator of the earth".
Name Census estimates that about 139 living Americans carry the first name Giordana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Giordana today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Giordana births was 2014 (12 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Giordana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
139
~ 1 in 2,465,859 Americans
Peak year
2014
12 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2023 SSA rank
#9,837
Tracked since 1996
Popularity
Giordana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Giordana from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 65 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Giordana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Giordana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Giordana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Giordanas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Giordana
The name Giordana is a feminine Italian name derived from the Italian masculine name Giordano, which has its roots in the ancient Greek name Iordanes. This name can be traced back to the 6th century and is believed to be derived from the Hebrew name Yarden, meaning "descending" or "flowing down," referring to the Jordan River.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Giordana dates back to the 13th century. A notable figure bearing this name was Giordana Levi, an Italian Jewish philosopher and writer who lived in the late 12th and early 13th centuries. She was known for her influential work on Aristotelian philosophy and her contributions to the intellectual discourse of her time.
In the 14th century, Giordana Malaspina, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, played a significant role in the cultural life of Genoa. She was a patron of the poet Petrarch and hosted literary gatherings in her palace, fostering the exchange of ideas and promoting the arts.
During the Renaissance period, Giordana Campori, an Italian painter and engraver, made her mark in the art world. Born in 1555 in Modena, she was renowned for her portraits and religious paintings, which exemplified the artistic styles of the time.
In the 16th century, Giordana Bruno, an Italian Dominican friar, philosopher, and cosmologist, gained notoriety for his controversial ideas. Born in 1548, he advocated for the concept of an infinite universe and was eventually burned at the stake for heresy in 1600, becoming a martyr for scientific thought and freedom of inquiry.
Another notable figure with the name Giordana was Giordana Crispo, an Italian writer and feminist who lived in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Born in 1873, she was a prominent voice in the women's rights movement in Italy and advocated for gender equality through her writings and activism.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Giordana, each leaving their mark in various fields, from philosophy and literature to art and science. The name's rich history spans centuries and cultures, reflecting its enduring appeal and the diverse accomplishments of those who carried it.
People
Giordana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Giordana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Giordana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Giordana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 139 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Giordana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,465,859 US residents.
Is Giordana a common name?
We classify Giordana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 69.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 140 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Giordana most popular?
The single biggest year for Giordana was 2014, when 12 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Giordana is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Giordana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Giordana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.