Georgia Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJOR-juh / /ˈdʒɔːrdʒə/Greek; English
Meaning
Greek: farmer; English: earthworker
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Georgia is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' It has been traditionally used as a feminine name but has seen some use for boys in modern contexts. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world, particularly in the 18th century. It is also associated with the U.S. state of Georgia, named after King George II of Great Britain.
Trend Summary
Georgia has been primarily used as a girl's name, with occasional use for boys, and has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S.
Similar Names
Variants
- Georgie
- Georgy
International Variants
- Jorge (Spanish)
- Georg (German)
- Giorgio (Italian)
- Georges (French)
Famous people named Georgia
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Fictional characters named Georgia
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Georgia was first seen in the United States in 1884. Georgia has ranked as high as #866 nationally, which occurred in 1928, and has been most popular in District of Columbia. In the past 5 years the name Georgia has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Georgia (1989)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DC | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1884 | 5 |
| 1888 | 5 |
| 1892 | 5 |
| 1893 | 5 |
| 1895 | 5 |
| 1897 | 8 |
| 1898 | 8 |
| 1900 | 7 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1906 | 7 |
| 1907 | 7 |
| 1909 | 6 |
| 1911 | 7 |
| 1912 | 8 |
| 1913 | 9 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 11 |
| 1916 | 11 |
| 1917 | 11 |
| 1918 | 17 |
| 1919 | 23 |
| 1920 | 18 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1922 | 14 |
| 1923 | 20 |
| 1924 | 19 |
| 1925 | 20 |
| 1926 | 18 |
| 1927 | 7 |
| 1928 | 28 |
| 1929 | 19 |
| 1930 | 16 |
| 1931 | 13 |
| 1932 | 19 |
| 1933 | 12 |
| 1934 | 19 |
| 1935 | 12 |
| 1936 | 13 |
| 1937 | 17 |
| 1938 | 14 |
| 1939 | 10 |
| 1940 | 11 |
| 1941 | 17 |
| 1942 | 16 |
| 1943 | 13 |
| 1944 | 13 |
| 1945 | 9 |
| 1946 | 11 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 12 |
| 1949 | 13 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1951 | 10 |
| 1952 | 7 |
| 1954 | 5 |
| 1955 | 8 |
| 1956 | 8 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1958 | 10 |
| 1960 | 5 |
| 1962 | 6 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1977 | 6 |
| 1982 | 5 |
| 1983 | 5 |
| 1989 | 9 |