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Pronounced JOR-juh /ˈdʒɔːr.dʒə/High

Meaning: Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek <em>georgos</em>High

In 30 seconds: The feminine form of George, from the Greek for 'farmer.' Elegant and warmly Southern in the U.S., it's also the name of a Caucasian nation, Georgia O'Keeffe, and a classic Ray Charles anthem.
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Origin HighGreek, Latin
MeaningFarmer; worker of the earth, from Greek <em>georgos</em>
Peak year1947
Total births (all-time)≈ 150,934

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 194718802017

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Georgia is the Latinate feminine form of George, ultimately from the Greek georgos, a compound of ge (earth) and ergon (work), meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The country of Georgia (in the Caucasus) takes its English name from a different source — likely from the Persian Gorj — but the personal name derives from Greek.

Georgia appeared as a given name in England from at least the 18th century. In the U.S. it carries warm Southern associations. Georgia O'Keeffe, the iconic American painter, gave the name artistic prestige. It has remained consistently popular in English-speaking countries and saw renewed interest in the 2010s.

Did you know? Ray Charles's 1960 recording 'Georgia on My Mind' (written by Hoagy Carmichael in 1930) became the official state song of Georgia, USA, in 1979.

Variations

GiorgiaGeorginaGeorgiana

Nicknames

GeorgieGia

Famous Bearers

  • ★Georgia O'Keeffe (1887–1986)
    American modernist painter known for her large-scale flower paintings and New Mexico landscapes.

If you like Georgia…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Georgia mean?

Georgia comes from the Greek <em>georgos</em> meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' and is the feminine form of George.

How do you pronounce Georgia?

Georgia is pronounced JOR-juh /ˈdʒɔːr.dʒə/ — three syllables with stress on the first.

Is Georgia a boy or girl name?

Georgia is used almost exclusively as a girl's name; George is its masculine counterpart.

How popular is Georgia?

Georgia has been consistently popular in the U.S. and UK, often ranking in the top 100–200 girls' names.