How Many People Are Named Georgia?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Georgia

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 4,032 living people in the United States currently have the first name Georgia. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 4,545 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #560 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~4,032CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)4,545Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#560U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1999 (103 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~4,032
Historical Births (SSA)
4,545
All-Time Rank
#560
Historical Peak
1999

Key Insights for Georgia

Estimated Living Bearers
~4,032 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#560
Distinctive First Name
Historical Peak Year
1999
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Male
95.6% Male · 4.4% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-26%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~504 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Georgia

Living Population Model
~4,032

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
4,545

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
3,960

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
26.4 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1999

Highest annual total: 103 registrations in 1999.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-26%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Georgia has experienced a 26% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Georgia (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1999 (~103 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201092866
201189836
201287816
201384786
201481756
201578735
201675705
201772675
201864640
201960600
202058580
202155550
202251510
202348480
202446460

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
6/100
1950s
8/100
1960s
15/100
1970s
34/100
1980s
63/100
1990s
94/100
2000s
98/100
2010s
77/100
2020s
26/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historical U.S. registration data shows Georgia is overwhelmingly recorded as a masculine first name (95.6% male births).

Male: 95.6% (~4,343 births)Female: 4.4% (~202 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Georgia

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Georgia in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Georgia appeared 3,960 times, ranking #187 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
3,960 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#187
Census Sex Breakdown
92% M · 8% F

Where Is the Name Georgia Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~504 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~50412.5%
Texas (TX)~3719.2%
Florida (FL)~2746.8%
New York (NY)~2466.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~1614%
Illinois (IL)~1573.9%
Ohio (OH)~1453.6%
Georgia (GA)~1333.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 4,032 people named Georgia are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 26.4 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Georgia: 26.4 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Georgia

How many people in the U.S. are named Georgia?

Approximately 4,032 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Georgia. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 4,545 birth applications for Georgia between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Georgia?

Georgia ranks #560 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This positions Georgia as a distinctive name with established historical recognition.

When was the name Georgia most popular in America?

The name Georgia reached its peak historical popularity in 1999, when 103 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Georgia?

Georgia has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Georgia?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historical U.S. registration data shows Georgia is overwhelmingly recorded as a masculine first name (95.6% male births).

Where is the name Georgia most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Georgia resides in California, with approximately 504 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Georgia in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Georgia appeared 3,960 times in census returns, ranking #187 in official 2020 returns.

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