All about the name GEORGETTE

Meaning, origin, history.

Georgette is a female given name of French origin. It is a feminine diminutive of George, which itself comes from the Greek name Georgios, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker". The name Georgette was popular in France during the late 19th and early 20th centuries but has since become less common.

The name Georgette is associated with several notable figures throughout history. One of the most famous bearers of this name is French fashion designer Coco Chanel, whose real name was Gabrielle Bonheur "Coco" Chanel. Although she was not born with the name Georgette, it is said that she went by this name for a time during her youth.

Georgette also has ties to literature and art. French poet Jean Cocteau wrote a play called "Georgette ou l'Heureuse Mort" (Georgette or the Happy Death) in 1920, which was later adapted into an opera by Jacques Ibert. Additionally, there is a painting titled "Portrait of Georgette" by French artist Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, although it is not known who exactly Georgette was.

Despite its once-popular status and associations with notable figures, the name Georgette has become less common in recent years. However, it remains a unique and historic choice for parents looking for a distinctively French name for their daughter.

See also

Greek
French

Popularity of the name GEORGETTE since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

The name Georgette has been given to a significant number of babies born in the United States over the past century and a half. The earliest year for which data is available is 1888, with five births recorded that year. This number remained steady at five in 1891 before increasing to six in both 1893 and 1895.

However, it was not until the early 20th century that the name Georgette began to gain significant popularity in the United States. In 1916, there were 82 births with this name, marking a substantial increase from previous years. This trend continued over the next decade, reaching a peak of 231 births in 1924.

The popularity of the name Georgette remained relatively high throughout the 1920s and early 1930s, with an average of around 150 births per year during this period. However, it began to decline in the mid-1930s, with fewer than 100 births recorded each year from 1936 onwards.

Despite this decline, Georgette continued to be a popular name among parents throughout the remainder of the century. Between 1940 and 2000, there were an average of around 50 births per year with this name. This represents a significant drop in popularity compared to its peak in the early 20th century but is still notable considering the total number of births in the United States during this period.

In recent years, Georgette has seen something of a resurgence in popularity. Between 2001 and 2023, there have been an average of around 30 births per year with this name. This represents a significant increase compared to the previous decade, suggesting that Georgette may once again be gaining favor among parents.

Overall, these statistics demonstrate the enduring popularity of the name Georgette in the United States over the past century and a half. While its popularity has waxed and waned over time, it has consistently remained a popular choice for parents looking for a distinctive and unique name for their daughters.