Georgia

Georgia is a girl's name of Greek origin meaning “agriculture.” In 2024 it was given to 2,458 girls in the United States.

Georgia at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Greek
Meaning
“agriculture”
Pronunciation
/ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/

About the name Georgia

Georgia belongs to the Greek tradition. Its meaning — “agriculture” — is the sense carried by its Greek roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Georgia first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #81 in 1882, and in 2024 2,458 babies received the name — 163,651 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Georgia in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#81 in 1882
Peak year
1947
Babies named Georgia in 2024
2,458
Total since 1880
163,651

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Georgia mean?

Georgia means “agriculture” in its Greek roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Georgia a boy or girl name?

Georgia is a girl name. In 2024, 2,458 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Georgia?

Georgia comes from the Greek tradition.

How popular is the name Georgia?

Georgia first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #81 in 1882, and 2,458 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Georgia?

Georgia is pronounced /ˈd͡ʒɔː.d͡ʒə/ (IPA).

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