Georgiana
Georgiana is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth-worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Georgiana is a feminine given name of Greek origin, serving as an elaborated form of Georgia or George. It derived from the Greek word 'georgos', meaning earth-worker or farmer. Historically popular in British aristocracy and literature, it remains a classic, traditional choice in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
9,992 babies in the United States have been named Georgiana since 1880. It ranks #1645 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1393.
States where it is most popular
- NY (25.2 %)
- IL (13.6 %)
- CA (13 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- OH (5.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 284 |
| 1890-1900 | 362 |
| 1900-1910 | 408 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,116 |
| 1920-1930 | 1,377 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,000 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,212 |
| 1950-1960 | 806 |
| 1960-1970 | 468 |
| 1970-1980 | 448 |
| 1980-1990 | 233 |
| 1990-2000 | 301 |
| 2000-2010 | 368 |
| 2010-2019 | 885 |
| 2020-2029 | 724 |
Famous people named Georgiana
- Georgiana Cavendish: Socialite, Author
- Georgiana Drew: Actress
Nicknames
Georgie, Gigi, Georgia, Gia
Fun facts
- Georgiana Darcy is a notable character in Jane Austen's famous 1813 novel Pride and Prejudice.
- Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, was an influential 18th-century English socialite and political campaigner.