Our Georgian name database contains 1.815 Georgian surnames and 6.404 Georgian first names categorized by gender and frequency. After payment you can download the Georgian name database in CSV, SQL or JSON format. Asia is not very well organised and only have a few open data initiatives. The list of names from countries like Georgia have a reasonable quality but are limited. The Georgian names are validated using official governmental databases we received in other countries which contained Georgian names as well. To create the Georgian name database we used 24.616 validated Georgian social media profiles. We have a detailed explanation of our methodology and illustrate our approach with several examples.
Popular Georgian surnames
This table show popular Georgian surnames. In Georgia, surnames are passed down from one generation to the next, usually from the father to the children. The surname is an important aspect of Georgian culture and is often used to identify a person's family and heritage. Traditionally, women also adopt their husband's surname upon marriage, but in recent years, more and more women are choosing to keep their maiden name or hyphenate their surname with their husband's.
Surname | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 |
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Smith | 1.0% | |
Jones | 0.8% | |
Williams | 0.7% | |
Johnson | 0.7% | |
Brown | 0.5% | |
Davis | 0.5% | |
Wilson | 0.4% | |
Jackson | 0.3% | |
Miller | 0.3% | |
Thomas | 0.3% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 24.616 Georgian social media profiles.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this surname also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Georgian first names
In Georgia, parents typically pick a first name based on family tradition, cultural or religious significance, or personal preference. Many families may choose a name that is popular within their community or has a special meaning to them. Some parents may also consider the name's compatibility with the child's surname and the potential for the name to be easily pronounced and spelled in Georgian. Ultimately, the decision is a personal one, and the parents will choose a name that they feel best represents their child.
Popular Georgian male names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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David | 2.0% | ||
Giorgi | 1.8% | ||
Michael | 1.5% | ||
John | 1.4% | ||
George | 1.1% | ||
Chris | 1.0% | ||
James | 1.0% | ||
Nino | 0.9% | ||
Irakli | 0.9% | ||
Mark | 0.8% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 24.616 Georgian social media profiles from which 12.597 (51%) is male.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.
Popular Georgian female names
First name | Percentage*1 | Alternative countries*2 | |
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Mariam | 1.1% | ||
Jennifer | 0.8% | ||
Jessica | 0.7% | ||
Mary | 0.7% | ||
Lisa | 0.7% | ||
Ashley | 0.7% | ||
Amanda | 0.7% | ||
Michelle | 0.6% | ||
Anna | 0.6% | ||
Sarah | 0.6% |
- *1 The Frequency and Percentage are based on 24.616 Georgian social media profiles from which 12.019 (49%) is female.
- *2 Alternative countries are countries where this first name also is used. They are sorted on popularity.