What does Georgia mean?
The feminine of George, from the Greek, “farmer” or “worker of the earth.”
What does Athena mean?
Athena is the Greek goddess of wisdom and war; the name’s ultimate meaning is uncertain.
Georgia vs Athena
Which is more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Athena today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,477 named Athena.
| Georgia | Athena | |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Farmer | Goddess of wisdom |
| Origin | Greek | Greek |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Pronunciation | JOR-juh | uh-THEE-nah |
| Syllables | 2 | 3 |
| First appeared | 1880 | 1902 |
| Peak year | 2025 (2,619) | 2022 (3,029) |
| In 2025 | 2,619 | 2,477 |
| Trend | Near its peak | Rising |
Popularity over time, 1880–2025
Georgia
Athena
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Births by decade
| Decade | Georgia | Athena |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 12,370 | 16,536 |
| 2010s | 12,789 | 18,303 |
| 2000s | 9,538 | 6,169 |
| 1990s | 4,388 | 3,191 |
| 1980s | 2,881 | 2,964 |
| 1970s | 3,929 | 2,588 |
| 1960s | 7,899 | 1,517 |
| 1950s | 15,059 | 786 |
| 1940s | 22,393 | 203 |
| 1930s | 19,014 | 245 |
| 1920s | 23,230 | 416 |
| 1910s | 16,673 | 183 |
| 1900s | 7,142 | 17 |
| 1890s | 5,445 | 0 |
| 1880s | 3,540 | 0 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Georgia or Athena more popular?
Georgia is more popular than Athena today: about 2,619 US babies were given the name Georgia in 2025, compared with 2,477 named Athena.
What is the difference between Georgia and Athena?
Georgia means Farmer (Greek origin), while Athena means Goddess of wisdom (Greek origin).
Which name is older, Georgia or Athena?
In US records, Georgia first appears in 1880 and Athena in 1902, so Georgia has the longer recorded history.