Georgia
How to say it: JOR-juh · /ˈdʒɔrdʒə/
Feminine form of George, from Greek Georgios meaning 'farmer, earthworker'; also the US state name.
Georgia was the 120th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,619 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are up about 82% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #66 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #120 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,619 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,241 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | +82% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #66 |
| In France, 2025 | #256 among girls’ names, 85 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Nearly gone by the 1980s, Georgia has found its way back. Far from the 1880s peak, further gains are on the horizon.
What goes with it
Crisp edges softened by breath give a grounded place name warmth. Charlotte echoes its character, and Georgie offers a playful cut.
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Nicknames
- Georgie
- Gia
Other spellings
Honouring a Georgia in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Georgia is about 1 in 52.
Around the world
This spelling is used in Danish, English, Finnish, French, Greek, Norwegian, Swedish, Welsh.
In France: #256 for girls in 2025.
England and Wales: #175. Ireland: #92.
Famous people named Georgia
- Georgia O'Keeffe (1887–1986)American modernist artist
- Georgia Stanway (born 1999)English association football player
- Georgia Tennant (born 1984)English actress
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