A 1920s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Georgette since 1888
Babies named Georgette per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georgette's real moment was 1924.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 46 |
| 1900s | 77 |
| 1910s | 546 |
| 1920s | 1,769 |
| 1930s | 1,009 |
| 1940s | 2,011 |
| 1950s | 2,567 |
| 1960s | 2,002 |
| 1970s | 1,450 |
| 1980s | 842 |
| 1990s | 421 |
| 2000s | 241 |
| 2010s | 266 |
| 2020s | 210 |
Meaning & origin
Georgette, the French diminutive of George, saw its peak popularity in 1924 (ranked 3,832 in recent data) when 1 in 42,297 girls received the name. After a long decline, it has been rising again since 2006. Historically, it was most popular in the 1920s, with Texas being the top state for the name. The -ette suffix gives it a distinctly French flair, making it a stylish choice for parents seeking a classic feminine name with vintage charm.
Georgette is the French feminine diminutive of George, from Greek Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The name was popularized in the English-speaking world in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as a sophisticated alternative to Georgia. It saw particular popularity in the 1920s, possibly influenced by the fashionable -ette suffix.
Where Georgette is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Georgetta, Georgie, Gigi
Variants: Georgina, Georgia, Georgetta, Georgeanna
Sibling names for Georgette
Names that share Georgette's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Juliette, Annette, Brigitte, Colette, Violette, Antionette, Helaine, Jeannine, Lissette, Nanette, Paulette, Babette, Bobette, Janetta, Marvella, Monette, Vernetta, Vernette, Willette, Angenette, Charlese, Fernande, Jacquita, Joretta, Josetta, Jozette, Leonette, Lorette, Lorriane, Mariette, Susette, Trinette, Anthonette, Charlayne, Claudetta, Coleta, Dorette, Junette, Lennette, Lissete, Manette, Marcelline, Pierrette, Priscille, Rolande, Tonnette, Antoinett, Babbette, Cheray, Claudett, Francille, Johnnette, Jonnette, Kennetta, Lazette, Marcele, Marguriete, Marzelle, Nicolet, Polette, Trinetta, Yolette
Brothers: Georges, Marcel, Andre, Pierre, Henri, Fernand, Franchot, Lamoyne
