Holding steady.
Popularity of Georganna since 1884
Babies named Georganna per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georganna's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 6 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 91 |
| 1920s | 154 |
| 1930s | 166 |
| 1940s | 254 |
| 1950s | 285 |
| 1960s | 193 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 64 |
| 1990s | 74 |
| 2000s | 27 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Georganna is a highly unusual name in the United States today, reflecting a style popular in the late 19th century. It first appeared in Social Security records in 1884, and its peak usage was also in 1884, with very few births recorded in any year since. The trajectory is stable, meaning the name has not seen a resurgence in modern times. Because it was never common enough to appear in state-level data, top states are unavailable. For parents seeking a rare, vintage-sounding feminine name with a strong connection to the classic name George, Georganna offers an eccentric alternative to more familiar forms like Georgia or Georgiana.
Georganna is a feminine elaboration of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker" (from ge "earth" and ergon "work"). The name George was popularized in England after the Crusades and gained further prominence through the patron saint of England. Georganna emerged in the 19th century as a variant of Georgia or Georgiana, following the fashion for ornate feminine forms.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Georgie, Anna, Gia, Gigi
Variants: Georgiana, Georgia, Georgena, Georgeanna
Sibling names for Georganna
Names that share Georganna's style, for a brother or sister.
