Georgina Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Georgina is of Greek origin, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' evolving from the name Georgios. It gained popularity in the 19th century as a feminine form of George. The name is often viewed as classic and elegant, with no direct biblical relevance.
The name Georgina is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation X (Gen X) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is gaining popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Georgina has been too falling for female in MidWest, too falling for female in Northeast, too falling for female in South, too falling 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, 'Georgina' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 783rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 848th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 811th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 701st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 950th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1509th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 1189th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Georgina' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Georgina"
Pronunciation
/dʒɔːrˈdʒiːnə/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Georgina is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' It is a feminine diminutive form of George.
Meaning
farmer, earthworker
Language Evolution
Georgios (Greek), Georgina (English)
Historical Usage
Georgina became popular in English-speaking countries during the 19th century, particularly in Britain and the United States, as a feminine variant of George.
Variants & Derivatives
Georgie, Georgiana, Gina
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Georgina is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with sophistication and charm.
Famous People
Georgina Chapman (fashion designer), Georgina Haig (actress), Georgina Bloomberg (equestrian and philanthropist)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Georgina"
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 "Georgina"
"Georgina" Popularity Across American Generations
Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
---|---|---|---|
G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 783rd of 9107 | 1,542 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 848th of 9204 | 1,315 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 811th of 12526 | 2,880 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 701st of 19264 | 3,556 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 950th of 27321 | 2,971 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 1509th of 35406 | 2,212 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 1189th of 30306 | 2,462 |
Regional Popularity of "Georgina" 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 "Georgina" by Generation for Female Names
TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
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G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
48.52% 687th/1416 |
34.88% 481st/1379 |
74.60% 1765th/2366 |
44.57% 509th/1142 |
Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
48.58% 751st/1546 |
35.15% 547th/1556 |
89.04% 2095th/2353 |
34.71% 537th/1547 |
Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
37.54% 836th/2227 |
25.64% 623rd/2430 |
37.64% 1074th/2853 |
20.72% 575th/2775 |
Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
30.92% 908th/2937 |
20.93% 729th/3483 |
23.54% 828th/3518 |
11.47% 464th/4044 |
Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
40.03% 1475th/3685 |
24.94% 1116th/4475 |
20.50% 1065th/5194 |
9.78% 618th/6317 |
Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
50.96% 2335th/4582 |
29.67% 1532nd/5164 |
20.66% 1511th/7313 |
14.51% 1083rd/7463 |
Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
38.08% 1517th/3984 |
22.60% 1014th/4487 |
17.78% 1213th/6822 |
17.08% 1072nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Georgina"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Georgina" 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.