Georgene
Georgene is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Farmer or worker of the earth.
Origin and history
Georgene is an English feminine elaboration of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios meaning farmer or earth-worker. It gained modest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it is an uncommon vintage name rarely given to newborn babies.
Popularity in the United States
4,354 babies in the United States have been named Georgene since 1880. It ranks #2663 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- IL (22.6 %)
- PA (20.9 %)
- OH (15.2 %)
- CA (10.2 %)
- NY (8.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 6 |
| 1890-1900 | 5 |
| 1900-1910 | 5 |
| 1910-1920 | 237 |
| 1920-1930 | 641 |
| 1930-1940 | 870 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,290 |
| 1950-1960 | 890 |
| 1960-1970 | 306 |
| 1970-1980 | 90 |
| 1980-1990 | 14 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Nicknames
Georgie, Genie, Gena
Fun facts
- Derived from the Greek words 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work), forming the name meaning earth-worker.
- The name enjoyed its highest popularity in the United States between the 1920s and 1950s.