Georgi is a name of Bulgarian origin, derived from the Greek name George, which means "farmer" or "earthworker". The name has been popular in Bulgaria for centuries and is often associated with the country's rich cultural heritage.
The earliest recorded use of the name Georgi can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was used as a masculine given name. Over time, the name spread throughout Eastern Europe, eventually becoming one of the most popular names in Bulgaria.
In Bulgaria, Georgi is typically given to boys born on or around Saint George's Day, which falls on May 6th according to the Julian calendar. The feast day of Saint George is celebrated as a major religious holiday in the country, and many families choose to name their children after the saint in his honor.
Throughout history, there have been several notable figures who bore the name Georgi. One such figure was Georgi Dimitrov, who served as the first Premier of the People's Republic of Bulgaria from 1946 until his death in 1949. Another notable Georgi was Georgi Stoimenov, a famous Bulgarian poet and author who lived during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Today, Georgi remains a popular name in Bulgaria and throughout Eastern Europe. It is often associated with qualities such as strength, courage, and leadership, reflecting the qualities traditionally attributed to Saint George, after whom the name is named. However, like any other name, Georgi does not necessarily dictate or influence the personality traits of those who bear it. Ultimately, the name Georgi is a timeless classic that continues to be cherished by families across generations.
The name Georgi has been given to a total of 414 babies born in the United States over the past century, according to the data provided. The popularity of this name has varied significantly throughout different decades.
During the early 20th century, there were only occasional births with this name each year, with five instances recorded both in 1921 and 1938. However, starting from the 1940s, we begin to see a slight increase in popularity. Between 1942 and 1957, the number of yearly births with the name Georgi ranged between nine and twenty.
Reaching its peak in the mid-20th century, this trend continued into the late 1960s and early 1970s with peaks in 1967 (13 births) and 1968 (14 births). Despite this brief resurgence, the overall popularity of Georgi started to decline again throughout the latter half of the century.
In the 1990s and early 2000s, there were occasional years where between five to eight babies were named Georgi. However, by the late 2010s, we start seeing a slight uptick in popularity once more with nine births recorded in 2017.
More recently, the name Georgi has continued to be given to babies with six births each year in both 2020 and 2021. While not as common as some other names, Georgi remains an option for parents looking for a unique name for their child.