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Georgia
Pronounced JOR-juh /ΛdΚΙΛr.dΚΙ/High
Meaning: Farmer; worker of the earth, from Greek georgosHigh
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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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 β likely from the Persian Gorj β 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.
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Georgia O'Keeffe (1887β1986)American modernist painter known for her large-scale flower paintings and New Mexico landscapes.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Georgia mean?
Georgia comes from the Greek georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' and is the feminine form of George.
How do you pronounce Georgia?
Georgia is pronounced JOR-juh /ΛdΚΙΛr.dΚΙ/ β 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 100β200 girls' names.