Georgine
Georgine is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Farmer, earth-worker, or tiller of the soil.
Origin and history
Georgine is a French feminine diminutive of Georges, ultimately deriving from the Greek name Georgios. It was used in the United States primarily during the early-to-mid 20th century as a classical vintage choice. Today, the name is quite rare in contemporary American birth records.
Popularity in the United States
2,807 babies in the United States have been named Georgine since 1880. It ranks #3343 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- PA (51.4 %)
- NY (21 %)
- IL (11.7 %)
- OH (3.4 %)
- MN (2.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 15 |
| 1890-1900 | 11 |
| 1900-1910 | 41 |
| 1910-1920 | 205 |
| 1920-1930 | 492 |
| 1930-1940 | 506 |
| 1940-1950 | 579 |
| 1950-1960 | 535 |
| 1960-1970 | 286 |
| 1970-1980 | 114 |
| 1980-1990 | 13 |
| 1990-2000 | 5 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Georgine
- Georgine Darcy: Actress, Dancer
Nicknames
Georgie, Gigi, Gina
Fun facts
- Georgine arose in French-speaking regions as a soft feminine elaboration of the masculine name Georges.
- The name experienced most of its U.S. usage during the 1920s through the 1950s.