Holding steady.
Popularity of Georgena since 1895
Babies named Georgena per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georgena's real moment was 1895.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 11 |
| 1900s | 13 |
| 1910s | 95 |
| 1920s | 143 |
| 1930s | 116 |
| 1940s | 139 |
| 1950s | 123 |
| 1960s | 101 |
| 1970s | 68 |
| 1980s | 30 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Georgena is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1895, with its peak usage that same year before quickly declining. It has never ranked in the top 1,000 names and currently remains exceedingly uncommon, with no data for a 1-in-N rate. Despite its rarity, Georgena fits within a broader Victorian trend of creating elaborate feminine forms of classic male names, such as Georgiana and Wilhelmina. Given its stable trajectory and absence from any top states, it remains a distinctive choice for parents seeking an old-fashioned yet uncommon name.
Georgena is a Latinate feminine elaboration of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, itself from geōrgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The name George was popularized in England after the Crusades and became particularly widespread through royal usage. Georgena emerged in the 19th century as part of a fashion for creating feminine counterparts of male names, with the -ena suffix giving it a distinctly Victorian flavor.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: George, Georgie, Gena
Sibling names for Georgena
Names that share Georgena's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Wilhelmina, Henrietta, Francesca, Augusta, Clementine
