Georgetta
A feminine name derived from George, of Greek origin meaning "farmer, earth-worker".
Name Census estimates that about 1,617 living Americans carry the first name Georgetta. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Georgetta today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Georgetta births was 1946 (84 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Georgetta. 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 Georgetta is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Georgettas were born before 1970.
People living today
1.6K
~ 1 in 211,969 Americans
Peak year
1946
84 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
2021 SSA rank
#16,071
Tracked since 1886
Popularity
Georgetta: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Georgetta from the 1880s through to the 2020s, spanning 14 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 684 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
Georgetta 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 Georgetta during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Georgettas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 15 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky recorded the most babies named Georgetta, while New York, North Carolina, Maryland recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 69 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Georgetta
The name Georgetta has its origins in the ancient Greek language, deriving from the word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is a feminine form of the name George, which was derived from the Greek word "georgios," meaning "husbandman" or "earth-worker." The name Georgetta first emerged during the Byzantine era, around the 5th century AD, and was popular among Greek-speaking populations in the Byzantine Empire and the territories under its influence.
One of the earliest recorded references to the name Georgetta can be found in the hagiographies (accounts of saints' lives) of the Eastern Orthodox Church. Saint Georgetta of Leptina, a 5th-century martyr and saint from Asia Minor (modern-day Turkey), was one of the earliest known bearers of this name. Her feast day is celebrated on April 23rd in the Eastern Orthodox calendar.
In the Middle Ages, the name Georgetta gained popularity in various parts of Europe, particularly in regions with strong Greek cultural influences, such as Italy and the Balkans. One notable figure was Georgetta Tornabuoni (1419-1472), an Italian poet and noblewoman from Florence, who was renowned for her literary works and her patronage of the arts.
During the Renaissance period, the name Georgetta continued to be used across Europe, though it remained more prevalent in areas with Greek or Byzantine cultural ties. Georgetta di Montefeltro (1418-1486), an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts, was a prominent figure in the court of Urbino during the 15th century.
In the 17th century, Georgetta Pye (1616-1688), an English actress and playwright, gained recognition for her contributions to the Restoration theatre in London. She was one of the first professional female actors on the English stage.
Another notable bearer of the name was Georgetta Downing (1841-1923), an American philanthropist and socialite from New York City, who was actively involved in various charitable organizations and social causes during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Over the centuries, the name Georgetta has maintained a presence in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with Greek, Italian, or Eastern European cultural influences. While it may not be as common today as some other names, it has left an indelible mark on history through the lives and achievements of these notable individuals and many others who have carried this name.
People
Georgetta + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Georgetta 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
Georgetta: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Georgetta?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,617 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Georgetta 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 211,969 US residents.
Is Georgetta a common name?
We classify Georgetta as "Rare". It ranks above 92.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 3,558 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Georgetta most popular?
The single biggest year for Georgetta was 1946, when 84 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Georgetta is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Georgetta a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Georgetta 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.