Holding steady, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Georgetta since 1886
Babies named Georgetta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1946, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georgetta's real moment was 1918.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 12 |
| 1890s | 16 |
| 1900s | 23 |
| 1910s | 326 |
| 1920s | 536 |
| 1930s | 439 |
| 1940s | 684 |
| 1950s | 650 |
| 1960s | 414 |
| 1970s | 262 |
| 1980s | 127 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 10 |
Meaning & origin
Georgetta is a rare feminine elaboration of George that saw its highest use in the early 20th century. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1886 and peaked at rank 14,942 in 1918, a year when it was most popular among girls. Since then, its usage has declined steeply, and in the latest year (2025) it remained extremely uncommon, with an estimated 1 in 321,453 newborns receiving the name. The trajectory has been stable at low levels in recent decades, and it has not experienced a revival. Though no top states are associated with Georgetta, its vintage charm may appeal to parents seeking a neglected classic.
Georgetta is a feminine diminutive of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, from georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name George became widespread in England after the Crusades and gained further prominence through Saint George, the patron saint of England. Georgetta emerged in the 19th century as an elaborated feminine form, following patterns like Henrietta and Claudette.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Georgie, Gigi, Etta, Georgie-Girl
Sibling names for Georgetta
Names that share Georgetta's style, for a brother or sister.
