Georgine Girl

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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: jor-JEEN //dʒɔːrˈdʒiːn//

Origin: Greek; French

Meaning: Greek: farmer; French: feminine form of George

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Georgine is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earthworker." This Greek root is composed of the elements "ge," meaning "earth," and "ergon," meaning "work." The name was adopted into Latin as Georgius and later into Old French as Georges. From Old French, it transitioned into Middle English as George, which ultimately influenced the formation of the feminine variant Georgine.

The name Georgine can be seen as a diminutive or derivative form, reflecting the common practice of creating feminine versions of traditionally masculine names in various cultures. Historically, the name Georgios gained prominence in the Christian tradition due to Saint George, a 3rd-century martyr who became the patron saint of various countries and is often depicted as a dragon-slayer.

His legend contributed to the name's popularity in medieval Europe, particularly in England, where the name George became widely used following the Norman Conquest in the 11th century. The name was further popularized by figures such as King George III of England in the 18th century, which solidified its presence in English-speaking cultures.

Culturally, the name Georgine carries connotations of strength and resilience, reflecting the agrarian roots of its etymology. It is often associated with the virtues of hard work and dedication, qualities that have been celebrated in various literary and artistic works throughout history.

The name may also evoke images of pastoral life and connection to the earth, resonating with the agrarian themes present in many cultures. While Georgine itself may not have a plethora of historical figures associated with it, its roots in the widely recognized name George lend it a sense of historical significance and cultural depth.

Famous people named Georgine

In this section, you will find notable people named Georgine. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Georgine who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

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Georgine Chapman is a fashion designer best known for co-founding Marchesa and designing for various celebrities.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Georgine, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

GeorginaGinaGenevieveGiselleGabrielle

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Georgine. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GeorgetteGiorgiaGinaGiselleGeorgiaGenevaGwendolyn

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Georgine was first seen in the United States in 1881.

Georgine has ranked as high as #1836 nationally, which occurred in 1951, and has been most popular in Pennsylvania, New York, Illinois, Ohio, and Minnesota.

In the past 5 years the name Georgine has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Georgine is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Georgine was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Georgine.

Year Total Births Girl
2010 5 5
1993 5 5
1986 8 8
1985 5 5
1979 8 8
1978 5 5
1977 7 7
1976 6 6
1975 6 6
1974 10 10
1973 11 11
1972 15 15
1971 21 21
1970 25 25
1969 12 12
1968 22 22
1967 17 17
1966 19 19
1965 30 30
1964 32 32
1963 39 39
1962 41 41
1961 37 37
1960 37 37
1959 47 47
1958 47 47
1957 54 54
1956 57 57
1955 42 42
1954 46 46
1953 43 43
1952 71 71
1951 74 74
1950 54 54
1949 63 63
1948 69 69
1947 71 71
1946 65 65
1945 40 40
1944 60 60
1943 59 59
1942 46 46
1941 57 57
1940 49 49
1939 54 54
1938 47 47
1937 55 55
1936 47 47
1935 53 53
1934 57 57
1933 49 49
1932 56 56
1931 47 47
1930 41 41
1929 47 47
1928 54 54
1927 46 46
1926 47 47
1925 44 44
1924 60 60
1923 67 67
1922 47 47
1921 43 43
1920 37 37
1919 25 25
1918 34 34
1917 30 30
1916 27 27
1915 31 31
1914 19 19
1913 14 14
1912 14 14
1911 6 6
1910 5 5
1909 5 5
1907 6 6
1905 9 9
1904 6 6
1903 5 5
1901 5 5
1900 5 5
1899 6 6
1898 5 5
1889 5 5
1886 5 5
1881 5 5

Top States for Georgine (1971)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
PA 5
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