Georgia

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Farmer; Earthworker

Background: The name Georgia originates from the Greek word 'georgos,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'Georgius,' where it maintained similar meaning and use.

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#240
Total births
164,380
Most popular decade
1940s (67,542 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+132 ranks)
Years in Top 100
32
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.4% male 99.6% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1884
First year births
5
First year rank
#971
Peak year
1928
Peak year births
28
Peak rank
#1,382
Most recent year
1989
Recent year births
9
Recent rank
#5,165

Female

First year
1880
First year births
259
First year rank
#84
Peak year
1947
Peak year births
2,475
Peak rank
#129
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
2,458
Recent rank
#110

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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