Georgia Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Georgia is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Georgia?
Georgia is spelled G-E-O-R-G-I-A. The name has 7 letters.
Georgia at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Georgia is derived from the Greek word “georgos,” meaning “farmer” or “earthworker.”
- Origin
- Georgia is commonly associated with the Greek masculine name Georgios, which itself derives from the Greek word for “farmer.”
- Pronunciation
- JOR-juh · 2 syllables
Georgia Popularity in 2025
Rank#99
Recorded Births2,619
- Girls usage rose 11 places to #99 and recorded 152 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Georgia Mean?
Georgia is derived from the Greek word “georgos,” meaning “farmer” or “earthworker.”
Origin: Georgia is commonly associated with the Greek masculine name Georgios, which itself derives from the Greek word for “farmer.”
How Do You Pronounce Georgia?
PronunciationJOR-juh
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Georgia?
- History
- The name Georgia has been used in English-speaking countries for centuries and is frequently linked to Saint George, a Christian martyr and patron saint of England.
Georgia Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 2,619 | #99 |
| 2024 | Girls | 2,467 | #110 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,172 | #128 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,754 | #163 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,744 | #167 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,614 | #177 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,481 | #204 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,424 | #221 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,321 | #242 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,418 | #226 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,442 | #229 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,333 | #242 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,265 | #251 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,068 | #297 |
| 2011 | Girls | 1,048 | #305 |
| 2010 | Girls | 989 | #324 |
| 2009 | Girls | 982 | #335 |
| 2008 | Girls | 1,073 | #312 |
| 2007 | Girls | 1,143 | #295 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,215 | #274 |
| 2005 | Girls | 1,007 | #319 |
| 2004 | Girls | 854 | #366 |
| 2003 | Girls | 810 | #373 |
| 2002 | Girls | 782 | #378 |
When Was Georgia Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2025 · Girls
2,619 recorded births
National rank #99
1947 · Girls
2,475 recorded births
National rank #129
2024 · Girls
2,467 recorded births
National rank #110
1925 · Girls
2,411 recorded births
National rank #112
Where Georgia Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #35 | 79 |
| ID | #41 | 35 |
| MO | #50 | 81 |
| AR | #50 | 41 |
| MS | #64 | 29 |
| KY | #65 | 56 |
| NH | #66 | 16 |
| NE | #67 | 26 |