Total births
4,354
Girls' name · since 1887
Georgene
4,354 babies named Georgene in U.S. Social Security records since 1887, with the highest year being 1947. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 4,354
- total births
- 1887–1982
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
4,354 girls have been named Georgene since 1887, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Social Security Administration records show Georgene recorded 4,354 times among girls since 1887, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used girls names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1887 to 1982.
- 4,354 total births
- 1887–1982 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
4,354 girls have been named Georgene since 1887, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1982.
- 4,354
- total births
- 1887–1982
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Georgene was born in this single decade.
1947
Single peak year
167 babies were named Georgene in 1947 - its busiest year on record.
Georgene's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Georgene splits its recorded history at 1944: 48% of all births land in the more recent half, 52% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1890 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1947 peak of 167 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Georgene at a glance
Last recorded 1982Peak year
1947
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1887
Georgene popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1887–1982
- Peak year (1947)
- 167
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Georgene by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Georgene's strongest decade.
1,290 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Georgene births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 6
1880s
6 births
- 1890s 5
1890s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 237
1910s
237 births
- 1920s
1920s
641 births
- 1930s
1930s
870 births
- 1940s
1940s
1,290 births
- 1950s
1950s
890 births
- 1960s 306
1960s
306 births
- 1970s 90
1970s
90 births
- 1980s 14
1980s
14 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 1,290 births (30% of all-time use).
How Georgene compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Georgene's total volume
Georgene vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Georgene by state
Where Georgene concentrates geographically, total births since 1887
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Illinois | | 508 | 11.7% |
| #2 | Pennsylvania | | 471 | 10.8% |
| #3 | Ohio | | 343 | 7.9% |
| #4 | California | | 230 | 5.3% |
| #5 | New York | | 192 | 4.4% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 115 | 2.6% |
| #7 | Wisconsin | | 101 | 2.3% |
| #8 | Minnesota | | 81 | 1.9% |
Illinois share of Georgene's total US births 11.7%
Even split
508 of 4,354 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 18 reporting states.
Georgene appears in 18 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Georgene? ▼
4,354 babies have been named Georgene since 1887. It was last recorded in 1982. The peak year was 1947 with 167 births.
When was Georgene most popular? ▼
Georgene was most popular in the 1940s decade with 1,290 total births. The single peak year was 1947.
Where is Georgene most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Georgene are Illinois (508 births), Pennsylvania (471 births), Ohio (343 births).
How long has the name Georgene been used? ▼
Georgene has been recorded in Social Security data since 1887, spanning 96 years of data through 1982.
What names are similar to Georgene? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Georgia, Georgina, Georgette, Georgie, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Georgene's data
- Georgene's decade-level peak was the 1940s (1,290 total births); usage has since declined to 14 in the 1980s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Illinois records the most Georgenes (508 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Illinois names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Georgene
Nearby Names Like Georgene
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Georgene
Georgia Girl
#110 166,290 births
Georgina Girl
#656 17,591 births
Georgette Girl
#3971 13,462 births
Georgie Girl
#1591 12,799 births
Georgiana Girl
#1623 9,992 births
Compare Georgene side by side: Georgene vs Georgia Georgene vs Georgina Georgene vs Georgette
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1887–1982 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Georgene: Baby Name Since 1887 - 4,354 Births, Peak 1947." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/georgene. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Georgene draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.