Georgie
Georgie is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Georgie originated as an English diminutive of Georgia or Georgina, stemming from the Greek element meaning 'farmer' or 'earth worker'. Historically used for both boys and girls, it gained standalone popularity in the late 19th century and has seen a mild resurgence in modern U.S. naming trends. It provides a casual, vintage alternative to traditional classical names.
Popularity in the United States
12,799 babies in the United States have been named Georgie since 1880. It ranks #1421 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1401.
States where it is most popular
- TX (15.8 %)
- GA (10 %)
- TN (9.9 %)
- VA (9 %)
- NC (7.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 454 |
| 1890-1900 | 664 |
| 1900-1910 | 831 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,920 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,688 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,013 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,283 |
| 1950-1960 | 721 |
| 1960-1970 | 345 |
| 1970-1980 | 213 |
| 1980-1990 | 96 |
| 1990-2000 | 252 |
| 2000-2010 | 236 |
| 2010-2019 | 368 |
| 2020-2029 | 715 |
Famous people named Georgie
- Georgie Henley: Actress
Fun facts
- Georgie developed as a affectionate short form for classic names like Georgia, Georgina, and George.
- Though given to girls regularly today, Georgie has a long history of cross-gender usage in English-speaking regions.