Rising since 2009, #689 for girls today.
Popularity of Georgina since 1880
Babies named Georgina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 78 |
| 1890s | 152 |
| 1900s | 181 |
| 1910s | 644 |
| 1920s | 886 |
| 1930s | 717 |
| 1940s | 901 |
| 1950s | 1,541 |
| 1960s | 1,844 |
| 1970s | 2,359 |
| 1980s | 1,921 |
| 1990s | 1,747 |
| 2000s | 1,435 |
| 2010s | 1,304 |
| 2020s | 1,881 |
Meaning & origin
Georgina is an early-recorded name in U.S. data, first appearing in 1880. After a period of lower usage, it has been climbing since 2009, reaching a peak rank of 689 in 2025 with approximately 1 in 3,920 girls given the name. Its popularity has grown notably in the 2020s, with top states including Illinois, Connecticut, and Texas. The name's steady rise suggests a return to classic feminine forms of traditional male names, and its continued appeal reflects a taste for elegant, established choices.
Georgina is the feminine form of George, which comes from the Greek name Georgios, derived from georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' The name George has been used in England since the Norman Conquest, and its feminine forms including Georgina became popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Georgina has seen consistent use in English-speaking countries, often chosen as an elegant alternative to Georgia.
Where Georgina 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.
“Georgina” around the world
Where Georgina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Ireland
4
babies in 2025
New Zealand
10
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland) · NZ Dept of Internal Affairs (New Zealand).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Georgie, Gina, Gigi, Genie
Sibling names for Georgina
Names that share Georgina's style, for a brother or sister.
