Holding steady.
Popularity of Georgiann since 1916
Babies named Georgiann per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1948, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georgiann's real moment was 1942.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 29 |
| 1920s | 123 |
| 1930s | 281 |
| 1940s | 648 |
| 1950s | 531 |
| 1960s | 240 |
| 1970s | 94 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Georgiann is a compound name formed from Georgia (feminine of George) and Ann, reflecting a common naming pattern in early 20th-century America. It first appeared in records in 1916 and reached its highest usage in 1942, its peak year. Despite a brief popularity in the 1940s, the name has remained rare ever since, with a stable trajectory and no notable states where it was particularly concentrated. While its meaning ties it to agricultural roots, the name is best understood as a stylish combination typical of its era.
Georgiann combines the feminine form of George, derived from Greek georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker,' with the popular suffix -ann. The name George entered English through Old French and has been a classic masculine name since the 18th century. The feminine variants Georgiana and Georgianna were common in the 19th century, and Georgiann emerged as a streamlined modern form, particularly used in the United States during the early 20th century. Its use peaked in the 1940s but has since declined.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Georgie, Ann, Gia, Gigi
Variants: Georgianna, Georgiana
Sibling names for Georgiann
Names that share Georgiann's style, for a brother or sister.
