The nameGeorgina

Georgina is a very British girl's name, the feminine of George. It was a top 40 name in England in the late 1990s.

Meaning

Georgina comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer".

Origin

Greek, through English.

History

Georgina appeared in the 18th century under the Hanoverian kings. In England and Wales it reached 33rd place in 1998.

Famous people named Georgina

Popularity of the name Georgina

Georgina in the United States

655thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (446 births)
17,178babies named Georgina in the United States since 1880
0223446 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Georgina was most popular in the United States in the 1970s, with 2,359 births over the decade, 14% of all recorded babies named Georgina. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Georgina in the United States were born before 1976, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 294 births a year on average, against 148 in the five years before.

Georgina in the United Kingdom

376thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
1997peak year (1,726 births)
14,626babies named Georgina in the United Kingdom since 1997
08631,726 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Georgina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2000s, with 6,121 births over the decade, 42% of all recorded babies named Georgina. Half of all babies named Georgina in the United Kingdom were born before 2003. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 137 births a year on average, against 243 in the five years before.

Georgina in Ireland

788thmost popular girls' name in Ireland in 2025
1976peak year (139 births)
1,734babies named Georgina in Ireland since 1964
070139 198020002020
Births per year in Ireland. Source: Central Statistics Office, names given at least 3 times a year.

Georgina in France

1367thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
1902peak year (140 births)
3,780babies named Georgina in France since 1900
070140 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Georgina

Names from the same generation as Georgina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Georgina mean?

Georgina comes from George, from the Greek georgos, "farmer".

What is the origin of the name Georgina?

Greek, through English.

Is Georgina a girl's or a boy's name?

Georgina is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Georgina?

In 2024, Georgina was the 655th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 446 births.

What are the variants of the name Georgina?

Variants and related names of Georgina include George and Georges.

What are good sibling names for Georgina?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Elaine, Thalia, Arlette and Billie for a sister, Leandro, Teddy, Yuri and Gian for a brother.

Who are famous people named Georgina?

Georgina Rodríguez, model; Georgina Chapman, designer; Georgina Campbell, actress.