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Jorgi

Girl name · 16 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Jorgi: 16 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2020.

Jorgi is a modern variant of George, a classic name that stems from the Greek Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. While George has been borne by numerous saints and monarchs, including six British kings, Jorgi itself is a far rarer form, likely influenced by the Scottish or Catalan diminutive style. Its spelling echoes the Spanish Jorge or the Slavic Yuri, both ultimately sharing the same root. No major bearer or place springs directly from Jorgi, but the name offers a fresh twist on a timeless favourite. Parents choosing Jorgi might appreciate its distinctiveness while still nodding to the steadfast, earthy qualities of the original Greek name.

Girl 4 of 52 years

Peak year
20205 babies
Latest (2020)
#5445 babies
Total births
16since 2013
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2020 · 5
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).