Holding steady.
Popularity of Georgi since 1921
Babies named Georgi per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1920s | 5 | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 | 0 |
| 1940s | 69 | 0 |
| 1950s | 131 | 0 |
| 1960s | 59 | 0 |
| 1970s | 45 | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 | 0 |
| 1990s | 44 | 0 |
| 2000s | 30 | 25 |
| 2010s | 14 | 38 |
| 2020s | 17 | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Georgi has been in steady but modest use in the United States since at least 1921, the first year it appears in Social Security data. Its popularity peaked in 1953, after which it began a gradual decline. The name remains stable in usage without significant revival. While it has never ranked in the top 1000 nationally, it has consistent regional appeal, particularly in communities with Eastern European heritage. As a Slavic form of George, Georgi carries the meaning 'farmer' and retains cultural ties to Orthodox Christian tradition. Its trajectory suggests a name that has maintained a quiet presence rather than experiencing dramatic shifts.
Georgi is a Slavic form of George, from Greek Georgios, a compound of ge 'earth' and ergon 'work'. The name spread across Eastern Europe via Orthodox Christianity, where Saint George became a patron saint. In Bulgaria and Russia, Georgi has been a traditional name for centuries, often associated with royalty and saints.
“Georgi” around the world
Where Georgi lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Gosho, Gogo, Gery, Joro
Sibling names for Georgi
Names that share Georgi's style, for a brother or sister.
