What does Cora mean?
From the Greek kore, “maiden,” an epithet of Persephone.
What does Georgia mean?
The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
Cora vs Georgia
Which is more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Cora today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,428 named Cora.
| Cora | Georgia | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Maiden | Farmer |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | KOR-uh | JOR-juh |
| Syllables | 2 | 2 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1880 |
| Peak year | 2019 (3,602) | 2025 (2,619) |
| In 2025 | 2,428 | 2,619 |
| Trend | Rising | Near its peak |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Cora
Georgia
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Cora | Georgia |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 16,879 | 12,370 |
| 2010s | 27,816 | 12,789 |
| 2000s | 7,745 | 9,538 |
| 1990s | 3,323 | 4,388 |
| 1980s | 2,224 | 2,881 |
| 1970s | 2,093 | 3,929 |
| 1960s | 3,393 | 7,899 |
| 1950s | 5,869 | 15,059 |
| 1940s | 8,749 | 22,393 |
| 1930s | 11,253 | 19,014 |
| 1920s | 16,161 | 23,230 |
| 1910s | 15,317 | 16,673 |
| 1900s | 10,372 | 7,142 |
| 1890s | 12,880 | 5,445 |
| 1880s | 11,954 | 3,540 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cora or Georgia more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Cora today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,428 named Cora.
What is the difference between Cora and Georgia?
Cora means Maiden (Greek origin), while Georgia means Farmer (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Cora or Georgia?
In US records, Cora first appears in 1880 and Georgia in 1880, so Cora has the longer recorded history.