Georgios
Georgios is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Farmer or earth-worker.
Origin and history
Georgios is the original Greek form of George, derived from the classical elements meaning earth and worker. It remains a classic masculine name strongly rooted in Greek heritage. In the United States, it is a relatively rare choice, primarily chosen by families seeking a traditional Hellenic spelling.
Popularity in the United States
1,082 babies in the United States have been named Georgios since 1880. It ranks #3605 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1781.
States where it is most popular
- NY (92.9 %)
- MA (3.6 %)
- IL (1.8 %)
- PA (1.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 132 |
| 1980-1990 | 215 |
| 1990-2000 | 164 |
| 2000-2010 | 220 |
| 2010-2019 | 205 |
| 2020-2029 | 146 |
Famous people named Georgios
- Georgios Samaras: Athlete, Soccer Player
- Georgios Papanikolaou: Physician, Scientist
Nicknames
Yorgos, Geo, George
Fun facts
- Georgios is the direct Hellenic precursor to English George, Spanish Jorge, and French Georges.
- Multiple modern Kings of the Hellenes bore the name Georgios during the 19th and 20th centuries.