Georgia
Georgia first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 2025, when 2,619 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,619.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Georgia popular?
Near its peak Georgia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
| 2020s | 12,370 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 12,789 | |
| 2000s | 9,538 | |
| 1990s | 4,388 | |
| 1980s | 2,881 | |
| 1970s | 3,929 | |
| 1960s | 7,899 | |
| 1950s | 15,059 | |
| 1940s | 22,393 | |
| 1930s | 19,014 | |
| 1920s | 23,230 | |
| 1910s | 16,673 | |
| 1900s | 7,142 | |
| 1890s | 5,445 | |
| 1880s | 3,540 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Georgia mean?
The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
Nicknames for Georgia
- Georgie
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Georgia mean?
Georgia means Farmer. The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
What is the origin of the name Georgia?
Georgia is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce Georgia?
Georgia is pronounced “JOR-juh.”
Is Georgia a boy or a girl name?
Georgia is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Georgia a popular name right now?
Georgia is more popular now than at almost any point on record, peaking in 2025.
How popular is the name Georgia?
In 2025, Georgia ranked #99 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Georgia most popular?
Georgia was most popular in 2025, when about 2,619 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for Georgia?
Common nicknames for Georgia include Georgie.
What names are similar to Georgia?
Names similar to Georgia include Victoria, Julia, Charlotte, Clara.
What names go well with Georgia?
Greek names that pair well with Georgia include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.