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Why parents love Georgia- Georgia O'Keeffe is one of the greatest American artists — a powerful namesake.
- Ray Charles's Georgia on My Mind is one of the most beautiful songs ever recorded.
- Three syllables with a warm, rolling sound: JOR-jah.
- The state of Georgia gives it Southern warmth and American identity.
- It means farmer/earth worker — grounded and honest.
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The vibe of Georgia
SouthernartisticwarmAmericanearthystrongmusicalgrounded
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Origin & history of Georgia
Greek geōrgos (earth worker/farmer)
→ Latin Georgius
→ feminine Georgia
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Greek roots
Georgia is the feminine form of George, from the Greek geōrgos meaning earth worker or farmer. The US state of Georgia was named for King George II of Great Britain in 1733. Georgia O'Keeffe (1887–1986) is considered the mother of American modernism — her paintings of flowers, skulls, and desert landscapes are among the most iconic American artworks. Ray Charles's Georgia on My Mind (1960) became the official state song and one of the most beloved recordings in American music. The name has been climbing the US charts steadily.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Used as a feminine form of George since the 18th century; the US state was named for King George II in 1733.
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Today
Georgia remains a beloved choice, ranking #187 in the US. 164,380 babies have been named Georgia since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is Georgia?
1947
peak year
Today, Georgia ranks around #187 in the United States, with roughly 1,682 new arrivals per year. But it wasn't always this way. At its peak in 1947, 2,475 babies were given the name (ranked #129 nationally). Its strongest stretch was the 1920s. Georgia has been trending upward in recent years. In all, around 164,380 babies have been registered as Georgia since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
2,475
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #129)
(ranked #129)
1,682
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
16,820
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
164,380
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of Georgia8
Life path number
The Achiever
Ambition, authority and material mastery.
Georgia's Life Path 8 is the achiever's number — fitting for a name connected to the woman who changed American art. People named Georgia tend to be grounded, creative, and capable of seeing beauty in what others overlook.
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Sees beauty others miss✦
Grounded creativity◈
Achieves through vision◎
Earthy strength♡
Warm determinationG7
E5
O6
R9
G7
I9
A1
Sum: 44 → Life path 8
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Personality of Georgia💼
Built for success
They don't dream of achievement — they plan for it.
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Commanding presence
They walk in and people notice.
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Strategic mind
Always three moves ahead.
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Unbreakable
Setbacks sharpen them. Resilience is in their DNA.
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Famous people named GeorgiaClick any name to view their Wikipedia page.
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Georgia O'Keeffe
Mother of American modernism, one of the greatest American artists.
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Ray Charles
Recorded Georgia on My Mind, one of the most beautiful songs ever.
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Georgia (state)
US state named for King George II, known for Southern charm.
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Georgia May Jagger
Model, daughter of Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall.
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Georgia Tennant
British actress, daughter of Peter Davison.
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