Georgia Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Greek
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Georgia means 'farmer' or 'earthworker' and is associated with the country of Georgia.
Meaning of the Name Georgia
Georgia is a feminine given name of Greek origin. It is derived from the Greek word 'georgos' which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name has ancient roots and is associated with the country of Georgia. In Greek mythology, Georgia was believed to be another name for the goddess Athena. The name became popular in the English-speaking world in the 18th century and has since become a classic and timeless name for girls.
Popularity of the Name Georgia
The popularity for the name Georgia peaked in popularity in the year 1947 with 2,475 births, which ranked number 246 out of 9,305 unique names for that year. Georgia had the most female births in 1947 with 2,475, which ranked number 129 out of 6,104 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1928 with 28, which ranked number 1,382 out of 4,723 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Georgia has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,067 births to 1,751 births, an increase of 64.10%. Among females, Georgia has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,067 births to 1,751 births, an increase of 64.10%.
Nationwide Popularity of Georgia
- 20 Year Trend of Georgia: 123.91%
- 10 Year Trend of Georgia: 64.10%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Georgia: 64.10%
Popularity of Georgia by State
Among females, Georgia was most popular in Southeastern states with 532 births in the region. It was most commonly used in TX, with 162 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Georgia. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 130 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 81 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 245 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 142 | 244 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 262 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 164 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 288 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 74 | 131 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 109 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 18 | 107 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 60 | 164 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 59 | 103 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 211 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 33 | 127 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 117 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 140 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 377 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 79 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 146 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 127 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 57 | 95 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 82 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 80 | 120 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 107 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 163 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 24 | 340 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 273 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 81 | 127 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 35 | 93 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 102 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 41 | 279 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 143 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 91 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 63 | 109 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 162 | 194 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 30 | 127 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 47 | 166 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 42 | 152 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 37 | 136 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 130 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Georgia
- Total Births of Georgia: 1840 (5.08%)
- Female Births of Georgia: 1840 (5.08%)
Given the upward trend of Georgia over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 5.08% increase in total births, for a total of 1,840 births in 2024. For Females, births for Georgia have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 1,840 female births in 2024, an increase of 5.08%.