Georgette
Georgette is a girl's name of French origin.
Meaning
Earth-worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Georgette is a French feminine diminutive form of George, which traces back to the Greek name Georgios. The name experienced its highest popularity in the United States during the early-to-mid 20th century. Today, it remains a charming classic choice that is relatively uncommon in contemporary birth records.
Popularity in the United States
13,462 babies in the United States have been named Georgette since 1880. It ranks #1372 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1891.
States where it is most popular
- NY (22.2 %)
- CA (14.5 %)
- PA (9.6 %)
- NJ (7.7 %)
- IL (7.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 46 |
| 1900-1910 | 77 |
| 1910-1920 | 546 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,769 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,009 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,011 |
| 1950-1960 | 2,567 |
| 1960-1970 | 2,002 |
| 1970-1980 | 1,450 |
| 1980-1990 | 842 |
| 1990-2000 | 421 |
| 2000-2010 | 241 |
| 2010-2019 | 266 |
| 2020-2029 | 210 |
Famous people named Georgette
- Georgette Heyer: Author, Novelist
- Georgette Mosbacher: Businesswoman, Diplomat
Nicknames
Georgie, Gigi, Etta
Fun facts
- The lightweight, crinkled fabric known as crepe Georgette was named after the early 20th-century French dressmaker Georgette de la Plante.
- It developed as a feminine diminutive of Georges, the French equivalent of George.