Geza is a Hungarian male given name, derived from the Old German 'Gauzias', meaning 'spear'. It was brought to Hungary by the Germanic tribes who settled there during the Migration Period. The name gained popularity in Hungary and was borne by several notable figures throughout history, including Geza I, the Grand Prince of the Hungarians in the 10th century.
The name Geza saw a significant peak in popularity between 1915 and 1918, with over 20 births per year during this period. However, it appears that the name's popularity significantly decreased after 1922, with fewer than 10 births per year until 1967, except for a few spikes in the 1950s and 1960s. Overall, there were a total of 260 births named Geza over this period.