Georgette Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Georgette is a French diminutive of the name Georges, which has Greek origins meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name has evolved through various forms and became popular in the 19th century. It conveys traits of elegance and refinement and is not directly associated with biblical figures.
The name Georgette is most popular in Maine, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Silent Generation generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Georgette has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Georgette' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 673rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 636th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 583rd out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 877th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1948th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5083rd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4567th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Georgette' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Georgette"
Pronunciation
/ʒɔːˈʒɛt/
Origin
French
Etymology
Georgette is a diminutive form of the name Georges, which is derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name became popular in France and has been used since the Middle Ages.
Meaning
farmer, earthworker
Language Evolution
Georgios (Greek), Georges (French), Georgette (French diminutive)
Historical Usage
Georgette gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine form of Georges, reflecting a trend in naming practices where diminutive forms became fashionable in France.
Variants & Derivatives
Georges, Georgina, Georgia, Georgie
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Georgette is seen as a classic and elegant name, often associated with refinement and grace.
Famous People
Georgette Heyer, a celebrated English novelist known for her historical romance novels., Georgette Mosbacher, an American entrepreneur and political figure.
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Georgette"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Georgette"
"Georgette" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 673rd of 9107 | 2,058 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 636th of 9204 | 2,237 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 583rd of 12526 | 4,810 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 877th of 19264 | 2,442 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1948th of 27321 | 1,045 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5083rd of 35406 | 405 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4567th of 30306 | 365 |
Regional Popularity of "Georgette" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Georgette" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
46.12% 653rd/1416 |
22.92% 316th/1379 |
57.23% 1354th/2366 |
40.72% 465th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
47.41% 733rd/1546 |
20.57% 320th/1556 |
62.90% 1480th/2353 |
38.85% 601st/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
28.33% 631st/2227 |
15.47% 376th/2430 |
31.23% 891st/2853 |
21.98% 610th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
35.41% 1040th/2937 |
18.49% 644th/3483 |
28.40% 999th/3518 |
23.57% 953rd/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
72.86% 2685th/3685 |
33.99% 1521st/4475 |
39.26% 2039th/5194 |
30.50% 1927th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
100.00% 5164th/5164 |
81.95% 5993rd/7313 |
44.59% 3328th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
71.86% 4902nd/6822 |
52.76% 3311th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Georgette"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Georgette" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.