Georgia
Georgia is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Farmer, earth-worker.
Origin and history
Georgia is a feminine given name of Greek origin, derived from Georgios, meaning farmer or earth-worker. It has a long history of steady use in the United States, boosted in part by American geographic associations with the state of Georgia. It remains a classic, widely recognized choice for girls.
Popularity in the United States
166,290 babies in the United States have been named Georgia since 1880. It ranks #239 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #138.
States where it is most popular
- TX (7.9 %)
- CA (6.1 %)
- GA (5 %)
- IL (4.8 %)
- TN (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 3,540 |
| 1890-1900 | 5,445 |
| 1900-1910 | 7,142 |
| 1910-1920 | 16,673 |
| 1920-1930 | 23,230 |
| 1930-1940 | 19,014 |
| 1940-1950 | 22,393 |
| 1950-1960 | 15,059 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,899 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,929 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,881 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,388 |
| 2000-2010 | 9,538 |
| 2010-2019 | 12,789 |
| 2020-2029 | 12,370 |
Famous people named Georgia
- Georgia O'Keeffe: Artist, Painter
- Georgia May Jagger: Model, Designer
Nicknames
Georgie, Gigi, George
Fun facts
- The name reached high popularity in Britain during the reign of King George I and King George II.
- The U.S. state of Georgia was named in honor of King George II of Great Britain.