Georgean
A feminine name derived from Greek origin, meaning "farmer" or "earth worker".
Name Census estimates that about 126 living Americans carry the first name Georgean. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Georgean today is around 77 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Georgean births was 1947 (20 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Georgean. 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 Georgean is about 77 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Georgeans were born before 1959.
People living today
126
~ 1 in 2,720,273 Americans
Peak year
1947
20 babies that year
Average age
77
years old
1977 SSA rank
#10,127
Tracked since 1918
Census
Georgean in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 234 people with the first name Georgean, which placed it at #34,758 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#34,758
National first-name rank
People counted
234
234 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.1
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
89.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Georgean
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Georgean is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.6%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Georgean described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Georgean at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White89.3% · 209
- Black or African American5.6% · 13
- Hispanic or Latino2.1% · 5
- Two or more races1.7% · 4
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.9% · 2
- Asian and Pacific Islander0.4% · 1
Popularity
Georgean: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Georgean from the 1910s through to the 1970s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 120 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1940s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Georgean 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 Georgean during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Georgeans live
Origin
Meaning and history of Georgean
The given name Georgean is a variation of the name George, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name George is derived from the Greek word "georgos," which means farmer or earth-worker. This connection to the earth and agriculture is reflected in the meaning of the name, which signifies a person who works the land or cultivates the soil.
Georgean can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was a popular name among the Greek-speaking population. The name gained widespread recognition and popularity during the early Christian era, as it was associated with several important figures in the Christian faith, such as Saint George, a Christian martyr and soldier who became known as the patron saint of England.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Georgean can be found in the writings of the Byzantine historian Procopius of Caesarea, who lived in the 6th century AD. Procopius mentions a general named Georgean who served under the Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. This historical reference suggests that the name was in use during the Byzantine era and held significance among the aristocratic and military classes.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Georgean. One such figure was Georgean of Antioch, a 4th-century bishop and theologian who played a crucial role in the early development of Christian doctrine. Another prominent figure was Georgean of Pisidia, a 7th-century Byzantine poet and writer who authored several works on religious themes.
In the realm of art and literature, Georgean Dimitrescu (1886-1969) was a Romanian painter and sculptor known for his contributions to the modern art movement in his country. Additionally, Georgean Pruteanu (1905-1992) was a renowned Romanian novelist and playwright whose works explored themes of social justice and the human condition.
One of the most famous bearers of the name Georgean was Georgean Călugăru (1586-1661), a Romanian nobleman and military leader who played a significant role in the resistance against Ottoman rule in the region. His exploits and leadership earned him a place in the annals of Romanian history and folklore.
While the name Georgean has its roots in the ancient Greek language and Byzantine culture, it has remained a popular name across various regions and cultures over the centuries, reflecting its enduring appeal and historical significance.
People
Georgean + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Georgean 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
Georgean: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Georgean?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 126 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Georgean 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 2,720,273 US residents.
Is Georgean a common name?
We classify Georgean as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 329 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Georgean most popular?
The single biggest year for Georgean was 1947, when 20 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Georgean is about 77 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Georgean in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 234 people with the name Georgean, or 0.08 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #34,758 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Georgean in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Georgean?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Georgean appears almost entirely female. Of the 236 people counted with this name, 99.6% were female and only a very small share were male. The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Georgean?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Georgean is White at 89.3%. The next largest groups are Black (5.6%) and Hispanic (2.1%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Georgean most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Georgean in the 2020 Census, accounting for 89.3% (209 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Georgean in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Georgean a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Georgean 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.
Is Georgean still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Georgean in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Georgean can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
How many people are called Georgean?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.