Georgia

Rank 162nd Girl Name

In 2022, the name Georgia was 162nd most popular baby name for girls and 392nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 1,751 babies were named Georgia in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,919 babies in the United States were named Georgia. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 1.6% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Georgia is around 45 to 54 years old.

The name "Georgia" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for Georgia include Georgie and Geo.

Georgia Meaning & Origin

The name Georgia is feminine and is derived from the Greek name George, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker", and it evokes connotations of strength and resolve.

The name Georgia is described as charming, vivacious and historically-rich.

Pronunciation

Georgia is pronounced geor-gee-ah in English. The name Georgia has 7 letters and 2, 3, 4 or 5 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Georgia

  • Georgia is the name of both a U.S. state and a country in Eastern Europe.

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Geography

Where is the name Georgia most popular!? Popularity can vary a lot between regions. This map shows the relative popularity of a name in each state.

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