Georgina
Georgina is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Georgina is a feminine form of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios. The name ultimately stems from words meaning earth and work, signifying a farmer or earth-worker. It has been a steady classic in English-speaking countries for centuries and remains regularly used in the United States.
Popularity in the United States
17,591 babies in the United States have been named Georgina since 1880. It ranks #1147 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #828.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- TX (17.9 %)
- NY (14.1 %)
- IL (5.6 %)
- MI (4.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 78 |
| 1890-1900 | 152 |
| 1900-1910 | 181 |
| 1910-1920 | 644 |
| 1920-1930 | 886 |
| 1930-1940 | 717 |
| 1940-1950 | 901 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,541 |
| 1960-1970 | 1,844 |
| 1970-1980 | 2,359 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,921 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,747 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,435 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,304 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,881 |
Famous people named Georgina
- Georgina RodrÃguez: Model, Influencer
- Georgina Haig: Actress
- Georgina Chapman: Fashion Designer, Businesswoman
Nicknames
Georgie, Gina, Gigi, George
Fun facts
- Georgina developed in English during the 18th century as an elaborate feminine variant of George.
- The name gained historical fame in Britain through Georgina Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire, a prominent 18th-century socialite.