Georgana
A feminine form of George, meaning farmer or earth-worker.
Name Census estimates that about 130 living Americans carry the first name Georgana. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Georgana today is around 68 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Georgana births was 1950 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Georgana. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Georgana is about 68 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Georganas were born before 1968.
People living today
130
~ 1 in 2,636,572 Americans
Peak year
1950
13 babies that year
Average age
68
years old
1974 SSA rank
#8,021
Tracked since 1913
Popularity
Georgana: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Georgana from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1950s, with 74 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1950s peak, Georgana remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Georgana by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Georgana during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Georgana
The name Georgana has its roots in the Greek language and culture, originating from the word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is a feminine form of the name George, which gained widespread popularity during the Byzantine era.
The earliest recorded use of the name Georgana can be traced back to the 16th century, when it was often spelled as "Georgina" or "Georgiana." It was a popular name among the aristocracy and upper classes of Europe, particularly in England and Italy.
One notable historical figure who bore the name Georgana was Georgana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806), an influential socialite and author in Georgian England. She was known for her political influence and her patronage of the arts.
In the 18th century, Georgana Spencer, Countess Spencer (1737-1801), was a prominent figure in British society. She was the wife of John Spencer, 1st Earl Spencer, and the mother of Georgiana Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire.
Georgana Fullerton (1812-1885) was an English novelist and biographer who converted to Catholicism and became a prominent figure in the Catholic literary circle of her time.
Georgana Molloy (1805-1843) was an Australian botanical collector and artist who made significant contributions to the study of Western Australian flora. She is remembered for her extensive collections and illustrations of the region's native plants.
Georgana Houghton (1814-1884) was a British artist and spirit medium who produced abstract watercolor paintings, claiming they were created under the guidance of spiritual forces. Her work is considered a precursor to abstract art.
While the name Georgana has roots in Greek and European history, it has been used across various cultures and regions over time, reflecting its enduring appeal and versatility.
People
Georgana + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Georgana as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Georgana: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Georgana?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 130 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Georgana going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,636,572 US residents.
Is Georgana a common name?
We classify Georgana as "Very Rare". It ranks above 68.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 273 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Georgana most popular?
The single biggest year for Georgana was 1950, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Georgana is about 68 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Georgana a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Georgana in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.