Georgiann
A feminine name derived from the name George, of Greek origin meaning "farmer".
Name Census estimates that about 1,014 living Americans carry the first name Georgiann. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Georgiann today is around 71 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Georgiann births was 1948 (79 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Georgiann. 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 Georgiann is about 71 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Georgianns were born before 1965.
People living today
1.0K
~ 1 in 338,022 Americans
Peak year
1948
79 babies that year
Average age
71
years old
1997 SSA rank
#14,516
Tracked since 1916
Popularity
Georgiann: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Georgiann from the 1910s through to the 1990s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1940s, with 648 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
Georgiann 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 Georgiann during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Georgianns live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Pennsylvania, Illinois, New York recorded the most babies named Georgiann, while Texas, Michigan, Minnesota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 58 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Georgiann
The name Georgiann is a feminine given name derived from the masculine name George, which has its origins in the Greek language. The name George comes from the Greek word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is believed that the name Georgiann emerged as a feminine variant of George, likely in English-speaking countries.
In terms of historical references, the name George has a strong connection to Christianity. Saint George was a highly revered Roman soldier and Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD. His bravery and devotion to his faith made him a popular figure, and many churches and religious institutions were named after him.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Georgiann can be found in the 17th century. Georgiann Munro was a Scottish noblewoman who lived from 1647 to 1713. She was known for her involvement in the Jacobite uprisings, which aimed to restore the Stuart monarchy to the British throne.
Another notable figure with the name Georgiann was Georgiann Thatcher, an American writer and journalist who lived from 1838 to 1889. She was a prominent advocate for women's rights and contributed to various publications, including the New York Independent and the Woman's Journal.
In the 19th century, Georgiann Muir was a Scottish botanist and explorer who lived from 1822 to 1905. She made significant contributions to the study of plant life in the western United States and Canada, and several species were named in her honor.
Georgiann Austen was an English writer and novelist who lived from 1789 to 1864. She was the sister of the famous author Jane Austen and is known for her efforts in preserving and promoting her sister's literary works after her death.
Georgiann Welles was an American actress and singer who lived from 1890 to 1975. She had a successful career on Broadway and in Hollywood, appearing in numerous stage productions and films during the early 20th century.
People
Georgiann + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Georgiann 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
Georgiann: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Georgiann?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,014 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Georgiann 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 338,022 US residents.
Is Georgiann a common name?
We classify Georgiann as "Rare". It ranks above 90.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,963 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Georgiann most popular?
The single biggest year for Georgiann was 1948, when 79 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Georgiann is about 71 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Georgiann a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Georgiann 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.