Georgetta
Georgetta is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Georgetta is a feminine elaboration of Georgette, derived from the Greek name Georgios. It carries the traditional meaning related to farming or working the land. Though widely used in the mid-20th century, it is now a rare given name in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
3,563 babies in the United States have been named Georgetta since 1880. It ranks #2963 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2091.
States where it is most popular
- PA (36.7 %)
- OH (15.8 %)
- KY (13.2 %)
- IN (8.6 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 12 |
| 1890-1900 | 16 |
| 1900-1910 | 23 |
| 1910-1920 | 326 |
| 1920-1930 | 536 |
| 1930-1940 | 439 |
| 1940-1950 | 684 |
| 1950-1960 | 650 |
| 1960-1970 | 414 |
| 1970-1980 | 262 |
| 1980-1990 | 127 |
| 1990-2000 | 59 |
| 2000-2010 | 5 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 10 |
Nicknames
Georgie, Etta, Gettie
Fun facts
- Georgetta developed as an embellished feminine form of George through the French-derived Georgette.
- The name was most commonly given in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century before becoming rare.