Georgia

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Georgia is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It has ties to both the ancient Greek word for earth and Saint George, and also evokes the beautiful state and country that share its name.

Current Popularity

#99 for girls

in the United States (2025)

Projected 2026: #91, likely #82 to #100

↗Rising fast

Popularity over time

188019502020
Recent years · births per year

Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 2,788. How this is calculated

Yearly values
  • 2011: 1,048
  • 2012: 1,068
  • 2013: 1,265
  • 2014: 1,333
  • 2015: 1,442
  • 2016: 1,418
  • 2017: 1,321
  • 2018: 1,424
  • 2019: 1,481
  • 2020: 1,614
  • 2021: 1,744
  • 2022: 1,754
  • 2023: 2,172
  • 2024: 2,467
  • 2025: 2,619
  • 2026 (projected): 2,788

Good to Know

Common nicknames: Georgie, Gigi, Gia, Gee, George
  • •Easy to spell and pronounce across most English-speaking countries
  • •Has Southern charm in the U.S. while feeling sophisticated internationally
  • •Works well in professional settings while remaining approachable
  • •Strong historical and cultural connections through Saint George and geographic namesakes

Famous People

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Georgia O'Keeffe

Pioneering American modernist artist

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Georgia May Jagger

Model and designer

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Georgia Groome

British actress

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Georgia Holt

Singer and actress, Cher's mother

Statistics

166,290

Total births since 1880

2025

Peak year

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