Find out how popular the first name Georgianna has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Georgianna by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Georgianna is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 35 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Georgianna.

The history of the first name Georgianna

The name Georgianna is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." It is a feminine form of the name George, which has its roots in ancient Greek culture and mythology.

The earliest known use of the name Georgianna dates back to the 16th century in England. It was a popular name among the aristocracy during this period, and it's believed that one of the first recorded instances of the name was for a member of the British nobility.

In the 17th century, the name Georgianna gained popularity in other parts of Europe, particularly in France and Italy. During this time, it was sometimes spelled as "Georgiana" or "Georgina," but the spelling "Georgianna" remained the most common.

One of the earliest and most notable historical figures with the name Georgianna was Georgianna Cavendish, Duchess of Devonshire (1757-1806). She was a prominent figure in British society and a renowned political hostess during the late 18th century.

Another famous Georgianna was Georgianna Zornlin (1828-1881), an Austrian opera singer who performed throughout Europe in the mid-19th century. She was particularly renowned for her performances in the works of Richard Wagner.

In the United States, one of the earliest recorded uses of the name Georgianna was for Georgianna Woolsey (1808-1847), a writer and editor from New York who was a member of the Transcendentalist movement.

Georgianna Muir Audubon (1801-1884) was the wife of the famous naturalist and artist John James Audubon. She played a crucial role in supporting and promoting her husband's work, and her diaries provide valuable insights into their lives and travels.

Georgianna Burne-Jones (1846-1926) was an English artist and the wife of the Pre-Raphaelite painter Edward Burne-Jones. She was a talented artist in her own right and worked alongside her husband on several artistic projects.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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