Girls · #99 in 2025
Georgia: Meaning, Origin & Popularity
- Origin
- Feminine form of George
- Meaning
- Farmer or earthworker
- Pronunciation
- JOR-juh in common English usage
- Nickname options
- Georgie, Gigi
Origin and meaning
Georgia is a feminine form of George, from a Greek name meaning farmer or earthworker. The American state adds a place association, but the given name's root belongs to the George family. The country of Georgia has a different naming history.
U.S. popularity
Georgia ranked #99 for girls in the United States in 2025, with 2,619 girls given this spelling. Its highest recorded U.S. rank was #81, reached in 1882. Historical coverage: 1880–2025. Peak refers to rank, not the largest number of births.
Source: Social Security Administration; historical peaks calculated from its national name files. Rankings count each spelling separately within the listed sex.
The Hello Baby Names take
Georgia feels warm and substantial, with a little vintage charm and a clear, rounded sound. Georgie is particularly friendly, while the full name has enough presence for formal use. It is a good fit for parents who like classics with personality.
Things to consider
Georgia and Georgina offer different lengths, despite sharing a root. Try Georgie too if you expect a nickname to become the everyday form.
If you love Georgia, consider…
- Caroline: Shares the warm, tailored classic feeling.
- Charlotte: Offers another substantial name with a friendly nickname.
- Ruby: Makes the vintage energy more compact.
- Josephine: Adds length and old-fashioned charm.
- Clara: Brings a crisper, quieter option.
- Hazel: Offers a more botanical kind of warmth.
- Georgina: Expands the same name family.
- Margot: Keeps the firm consonants and rounded mood.