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).