Jorja
A feminine variant form of the name George, meaning "farmer".
Name Census estimates that about 2,727 living Americans carry the first name Jorja. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Jorja today is around 23 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Jorja births was 2006 (267 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Jorja. 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.
People living today
2.7K
~ 1 in 125,689 Americans
Peak year
2006
267 babies that year
Average age
23
years old
2024 SSA rank
#3,771
Tracked since 1942
Popularity
Jorja: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Jorja from the 1940s through to the 2020s, spanning 9 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 1,442 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Jorja 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 Jorja during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Jorjas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 31 states and territories. Texas, California, Ohio recorded the most babies named Jorja, while Louisiana, Oregon, North Dakota recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 39 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Jorja
The given name Jorja has its origins in the Greek language. It is derived from the Greek word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." The name was initially used in ancient Greece, particularly among the agricultural communities.
In the early Christian era, the name Jorja gained popularity due to its connection with the patron saint, St. George. St. George was a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century and was venerated for his bravery and faith. The legend of St. George slaying a dragon became a symbolic representation of the triumph of good over evil, further adding to the name's significance.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Jorja can be found in the 9th century, when a Byzantine princess named Jorja was married to the Frankish King Louis the Pious. This marriage played a crucial role in fostering cultural exchange between the Byzantine and Frankish empires.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Jorja. In the 12th century, Jorja Akropolites was a prominent Byzantine historian and statesman who served under the emperors of Nicaea. Another notable figure was Jorja Cuvier, a French naturalist and zoologist born in 1769, who made significant contributions to the field of comparative anatomy and paleontology.
During the Renaissance period, Jorja Vasari (1511-1574) was an Italian painter, architect, and historian who is best known for his influential work "The Lives of the Most Excellent Painters, Sculptors, and Architects." His writings provided valuable insights into the lives and works of famous artists from the Renaissance era.
In more recent times, Jorja Fox (born 1968) is an American actress best known for her role as Sara Sidle in the popular crime drama series "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation." Jorja Smith (born 1997) is a British singer-songwriter who gained recognition for her soulful voice and unique blend of R&B and jazz influences.
It is important to note that while the name Jorja has its roots in ancient Greek and Christian traditions, its popularity and usage have evolved over time, and it has been embraced by various cultures and communities around the world.
Notable bearers
Famous people named Jorja
People
Jorja + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Jorja as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with J
Other first names starting with J with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Jorja: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Jorja?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 2,727 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Jorja 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 125,689 US residents.
Is Jorja a common name?
We classify Jorja as "Rare". It ranks above 94.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 2,893 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Jorja most popular?
The single biggest year for Jorja was 2006, when 267 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Jorja is about 23 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Jorja a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Jorja 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.