Georgette Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationzhor-ZHET / ʒɔʁˈʒɛtFrench; Greek
Meaning
French: feminine form of George; Greek: farmer
Historical & Cultural Background
Georgette is a diminutive form of the name George, which has roots in the Greek name Georgios. The name became popular in France and has been used in various cultures. It has been associated with nobility and strength due to its connection to the name George, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' Georgette has been used in literature and the arts, reflecting a sense of elegance.
Trend Summary
Georgette has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with periods of modest use.
Similar Names
Variants
- Georgina
- Georgie
International Variants
- Georgina (Spanish)
- Georgeta (Romanian)
- Georgine (Dutch)
Famous people named Georgette
Georgette Heyer was a British author known for her historical romance novels.
Georgette Mosbacher is an American businesswoman and former U.S. Ambassador to Poland.
Georgette Klinger was a pioneer in the field of skincare and beauty.
Georgette Jones is an American singer and the daughter of country music legends George Jones and Tammy Wynette.
Fictional characters named Georgette
Georgette is a character in the animated film 'The Aristocats,' known as a pampered dog.
Georgette is a character in the novel 'The Great Gatsby' by F. Scott Fitzgerald, representing the social elite.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Georgette was first seen in the United States in 1888. Georgette has ranked as high as #709 nationally, which occurred in 1948, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Massachusetts. In the past 5 years the name Georgette has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Georgette (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 7 | |
CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1888 | 5 |
1891 | 5 |
1893 | 6 |
1895 | 6 |
1896 | 11 |
1897 | 6 |
1898 | 6 |
1899 | 6 |
1900 | 11 |
1901 | 8 |
1902 | 6 |
1903 | 6 |
1904 | 10 |
1905 | 6 |
1906 | 6 |
1907 | 10 |
1908 | 7 |
1909 | 7 |
1910 | 16 |
1911 | 20 |
1912 | 21 |
1913 | 29 |
1914 | 37 |
1915 | 48 |
1916 | 82 |
1917 | 103 |
1918 | 88 |
1919 | 102 |
1920 | 115 |
1921 | 143 |
1922 | 152 |
1923 | 223 |
1924 | 231 |
1925 | 201 |
1926 | 198 |
1927 | 183 |
1928 | 183 |
1929 | 140 |
1930 | 132 |
1931 | 126 |
1932 | 93 |
1933 | 84 |
1934 | 103 |
1935 | 116 |
1936 | 94 |
1937 | 93 |
1938 | 85 |
1939 | 83 |
1940 | 126 |
1941 | 93 |
1942 | 164 |
1943 | 189 |
1944 | 170 |
1945 | 163 |
1946 | 250 |
1947 | 275 |
1948 | 307 |
1949 | 274 |
1950 | 257 |
1951 | 265 |
1952 | 219 |
1953 | 259 |
1954 | 284 |
1955 | 251 |
1956 | 251 |
1957 | 266 |
1958 | 241 |
1959 | 275 |
1960 | 251 |
1961 | 244 |
1962 | 229 |
1963 | 204 |
1964 | 208 |
1965 | 176 |
1966 | 163 |
1967 | 181 |
1968 | 169 |
1969 | 177 |
1970 | 175 |
1971 | 152 |
1972 | 144 |
1973 | 167 |
1974 | 141 |
1975 | 159 |
1976 | 132 |
1977 | 141 |
1978 | 120 |
1979 | 119 |
1980 | 126 |
1981 | 113 |
1982 | 87 |
1983 | 102 |
1984 | 71 |
1985 | 71 |
1986 | 73 |
1987 | 67 |
1988 | 62 |
1989 | 69 |
1990 | 66 |
1991 | 43 |
1992 | 43 |
1993 | 53 |
1994 | 51 |
1995 | 36 |
1996 | 38 |
1997 | 28 |
1998 | 31 |
1999 | 32 |
2000 | 22 |
2001 | 28 |
2002 | 43 |
2003 | 28 |
2004 | 23 |
2005 | 13 |
2006 | 22 |
2007 | 23 |
2008 | 25 |
2009 | 14 |
2010 | 25 |
2011 | 24 |
2012 | 24 |
2013 | 21 |
2014 | 29 |
2015 | 36 |
2016 | 24 |
2017 | 21 |
2018 | 37 |
2019 | 25 |
2020 | 23 |
2021 | 37 |
2022 | 38 |
2023 | 37 |
2024 | 37 |