The nameGeorgia
Georgia is a feminine form of George, "farmer", and the name of an American state and a country. It was a top girls' name in England and Wales in the 1990s.
- Girl's name
- Latin feminine form of a Greek name
Meaning
Georgia comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer, earth worker".
Origin
Latin feminine form of a Greek name. The state of Georgia was named after King George II in 1732.
History
In England and Wales Georgia was 16th in 1996 and reached tenth place in 1997. The painter Georgia O'Keeffe and the song Georgia on My Mind made it famous.
Did you know?
- Georgia on My Mind, made famous by Ray Charles, has been the official state song of Georgia since 1979.
- The painter Georgia O'Keeffe spent the second half of her life in the desert of New Mexico.
Famous people named Georgia
- Georgia O'Keeffe, painter
- Georgia May Jagger, model
Popularity of the name Georgia
Georgia in the United States
Georgia was most popular in the United States in the 1920s, with 23,403 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Georgia. Half of all babies named Georgia in the United States were born before 1943, although it is popular again today. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 1,947 births a year on average, against 1,417 in the five years before.
Georgia in the United Kingdom
Georgia was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 21,040 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Georgia. Half of all babies named Georgia in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 524 births a year on average, against 994 in the five years before.
Georgia in Ireland
Georgia in France
Variants and related names
Sibling names for Georgia
Names from the same generation as Georgia, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Georgia mean?
Georgia comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer, earth worker".
What is the origin of the name Georgia?
Latin feminine form of a Greek name. The state of Georgia was named after King George II in 1732.
Is Georgia a girl's or a boy's name?
Georgia is a girl's name.
How popular is the name Georgia?
In 2024, Georgia was the 110th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 2,458 births.
What are the variants of the name Georgia?
Variants and related names of Georgia include George.
What are good sibling names for Georgia?
Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Cecilia, Lucia, Rose and Regina for a sister, Emilio, Felix, Lorenzo and Roman for a brother.
Who are famous people named Georgia?
Georgia O'Keeffe, painter; Georgia May Jagger, model.