A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Georgie since 1880
Babies named Georgie per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1925, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georgie's real moment was 1880.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 454 | 0 |
| 1890s | 664 | 0 |
| 1900s | 831 | 36 |
| 1910s | 1,920 | 135 |
| 1920s | 2,688 | 296 |
| 1930s | 2,013 | 258 |
| 1940s | 1,283 | 184 |
| 1950s | 721 | 105 |
| 1960s | 345 | 144 |
| 1970s | 213 | 131 |
| 1980s | 96 | 83 |
| 1990s | 252 | 54 |
| 2000s | 236 | 68 |
| 2010s | 368 | 67 |
| 2020s | 715 | 84 |
Meaning & origin
Georgie first appeared in U.S. data in 1880, the earliest year records are available, and peaked that same year at rank 1359. After a long period of decline, it began rising again in 1988, reflecting a broader revival of vintage diminutives. The name is most popular in Idaho, Utah, and Connecticut, often chosen for its friendly, approachable sound. With a current frequency of 1 in 9921 births, Georgie remains a niche choice but has steady appeal among parents seeking a classic nickname name.
Georgie is a diminutive of George or Georgia, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning farmer or earthworker. George became popular in England after the Crusades and was often given in honor of Saint George. As a feminine name, Georgie emerged as a nickname for Georgia, which itself was a feminine form of George. Its use as an independent given name for both genders has been documented since the 19th century, though it remains more common for girls.
Where Georgie 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.
“Georgie” around the world
Where Georgie lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
Ireland
17
babies in 2025
New Zealand
19
babies in 2025
Sources: CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geo, Gigi, Georg
Sibling names for Georgie
Names that share Georgie's style, for a brother or sister.
