How Many People Are Named Georgia?

Complete statistics for the name Georgia: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Georgia
Very Rare
Greek

Georgia means 'farmland' and it's a rare female name, with just 1 in 4,096 Americans having it. That's around 80,574 people today, making it quite unique. Interestingly, it peaked way back in 1947 with 2,481 births.

~1,061
Living in US
1 in 312,393
Americans
1947
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Farmland
🌐
Origin
Greek
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 8
Personality Traits
Strong Independent
8
Life Path Number

Life path number 8 represents leadership, authority, and material success.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

80,574
Worldwide Bearers
#3,384
Global Rank
🇵🇭 Philippines
1,869
🇬🇭 Ghana
1,124
🇳🇿 New Zealand
986
🇷🇴 Romania
842
🇿🇦 South Africa
763
🇮🇹 Italy
625
🇹🇭 Thailand
612
🇳🇱 Netherlands
455
🇮🇱 Israel
423
🇺🇬 Uganda
364

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
159 (0%)
♀ Female
80,415 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 75
33,984
Would be under 30 (21%)
11,774
Would be 30–60 (7%)
118,363
Would be over 60 (72%)

All 164,121 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1947

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
99
Classic Feel
82
Modern Appeal
28
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Georgia Through the Generations

Georgia has been a name that's seen its ups and downs over the decades. It reached its peak in 1947 with 2,481 births, but since then, it's become less common until recently when it started rising again. Today, there are 80,574 people named Georgia living in the United States, with a majority, 72%, being over 60 years old, giving the name a distinctly older feel.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Texas 11,383
California 8,809
Georgia 7,284
Illinois 6,899
Tennessee 6,511
North Carolina 5,770
Mississippi 5,603
Missouri 5,580
New York 5,571
Ohio 5,467

⭐ Famous People Named Georgia

Georgia is a feminine given name originating from the Greek word Γεωργία, meaning "agriculture". It shares this origin with the masculine version of the name, George.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Georgia's Greek roots

📄 About the Name Georgia

How Many People Have the Name Georgia?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,061 people in the United States currently share the name Georgia. That works out to roughly 1 in every 312,393 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Georgia a Common or Rare Name?

Georgia is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Georgia Mean?

Georgia means "farmland" and comes from Greek origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 8.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Georgia in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Georgia Most Popular?

The name Georgia reached peak popularity in 1947, with 2,481 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Georgia?

Approximately 1,061 people named Georgia live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,061. That works out to roughly 1 in 312,393 Americans.

Is Georgia a rare name?

Georgia is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 312,393 Americans has this name.

What does the name Georgia mean?

Georgia means "farmland" and comes from Greek origins.

Is Georgia more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Georgia are male and 100% are female.

When was Georgia most popular?

Georgia peaked in 1947 with 2,481 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,061
All-Time Births1,061
1 in X1 in 312,393
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age75
Peak Year1947
World Rank#3,384
Male %0%
Female %100%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.