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Georgie

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Pronounced JOR-jee /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒi/Medium

Meaning: A diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.Medium

In 30 seconds: Georgie is a diminutive of George or Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'. It is a warm, casual form used in its own right.
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Origin MediumGreek
MeaningA diminutive of George/Georgia, from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.
U.S. rank (2025)#1361 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births162 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1925
Total births (all-time)≈ 12,798

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192518802025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Georgie is the affectionate short form of George or Georgia, both of which trace to Greek 'georgos', one who works the earth, a farmer. That down-to-earth meaning sits behind the whole family, even as Georgie itself reads light and friendly. Used as a full name for a girl, it keeps that easygoing, nickname charm.

It shares territory with the Scottish-flavored Geordie and with the Gina and Gena forms among its variations. The ie ending gives it a playful, approachable lift over the more formal Georgia.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Georgie is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name - Georgie — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

GenaGeordieGinaJeanaJeanna

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Georgie Henley (1995-)
    English actress who played Lucy Pevensie in The Chronicles of Narnia films
  • ★Georgie Fame (1943-)
    English R&B and jazz singer-keyboardist known for 'Yeh, Yeh'
  • ★Georgie Anne Geyer (1935-2019)
    American syndicated foreign-affairs columnist and author

If you like Georgie…

Georgia— the full name Georgie shortens, with the same 'earth-worker' Greek root
George— the source name carrying the Greek 'farmer' meaning
Gina— a listed variation within the same name's family
Lexie— echoes that soft -ie sound
Dottie— shares the -ie ending

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Georgie mean?

Georgie is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with English tradition.

How do you pronounce Georgie?

It's commonly said JOR-jee /ˈd͡ʒɔɹ.d͡ʒi/.

Is Georgie a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Georgie is used as a girl name.

How popular is Georgie?

In 2024, Georgie ranked #1587 in the U.S. for girls, with 132 births recorded.

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