Georgie
Georgie is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Farmer or earth-worker.
Origin and history
Georgie is a diminutive form of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios meaning earth-worker or farmer. Historically used as a nickname for both boys and girls, it is also occasionally given as an independent legal name. In the United States, it remains a charmingly vintage, relatively rare choice for boys.
Popularity in the United States
1,645 babies in the United States have been named Georgie since 1880. It ranks #3122 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1843.
States where it is most popular
- KY (20 %)
- NY (20 %)
- CA (15.7 %)
- TN (13.9 %)
- IL (8.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 36 |
| 1910-1920 | 135 |
| 1920-1930 | 296 |
| 1930-1940 | 258 |
| 1940-1950 | 184 |
| 1950-1960 | 105 |
| 1960-1970 | 144 |
| 1970-1980 | 131 |
| 1980-1990 | 83 |
| 1990-2000 | 54 |
| 2000-2010 | 68 |
| 2010-2019 | 67 |
| 2020-2029 | 84 |
Famous people named Georgie
- Georgie Fame: Singer, Musician
Fun facts
- Georgie originated as an affectionate pet name for George, deriving from the Greek root elements 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work).
- The name is famous in popular culture as the young character Georgie Denbrough in Stephen King's novel 'It'.