Geordie
Meaningfarmer · Scottish form of George
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #3,097 in 1961
5 babies were named Geordie in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1961–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Geordie, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Geordie would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGeordie first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1961, when it ranked #3,097. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- MeaningGeordie is a Scottish form of George, which means “farmer”. Our records link it to Greek and Scottish roots.
About the name Geordie
Geordie is a boy name of Greek and Scottish origin meaning “farmer”. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-die”. US birth records list Geordie for boys from 1961 to 2025, in 17 of those 65 years. Its best year was 1961, when it ranked #3,097 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek namesScottish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.4 | 731,707 boys |
| 1980s | 0.3 | 3,703,704 boys |
| 1990s | 1.1 | 925,926 boys |
| 2000s | 1.1 | 952,381 boys |
| 2020s | 2.1 | 472,441 boys |
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Geordie
What does the name Geordie mean?
Geordie means “farmer” in Scottish, as a form of George.
What is the origin of the name Geordie?
Geordie has Greek, Scottish roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Geordie a boy or girl name?
Geordie is a boy name.
How popular is the name Geordie?
Geordie ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1961 (#3,097).