George
George first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1921, when 27,476 boys were given the name; in 2025 there were 2,848.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is George popular?
Steady George has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.
| 2020s | 16,661 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 28,407 | |
| 2000s | 28,006 | |
| 1990s | 35,246 | |
| 1980s | 45,712 | |
| 1970s | 64,757 | |
| 1960s | 113,023 | |
| 1950s | 181,031 | |
| 1940s | 209,013 | |
| 1930s | 192,289 | |
| 1920s | 261,945 | |
| 1910s | 176,609 | |
| 1900s | 43,589 | |
| 1890s | 43,358 | |
| 1880s | 47,651 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does George mean?
George comes from the Greek Georgios, “farmer” or “earth-worker,” from gē (“earth”) and ergon (“work”). St George, the dragon-slayer, is the patron saint of England.
Nicknames for George
- Georgie
- Geordie
Variants & spellings
- Georges
- Jorge
- Giorgio
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name George mean?
George means Farmer, earth-worker. George comes from the Greek Georgios, “farmer” or “earth-worker,” from gē (“earth”) and ergon (“work”). St George, the dragon-slayer, is the patron saint of England.
What is the origin of the name George?
George is of Greek origin.
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced “JORJ.”
Is George a boy or a girl name?
George is most commonly used as a boy name.
Is George a popular name right now?
George has held fairly steady over the past decade, after peaking in 1921.
How popular is the name George?
In 2025, George ranked #126 among boys’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name George most popular?
George was most popular in 1921, when about 27,476 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What are common nicknames for George?
Common nicknames for George include Georgie, Geordie.
What names are similar to George?
Names similar to George include Henry, Edward, Charles, Arthur.
What names go well with George?
Greek names that pair well with George include Christopher, Cynthia, Andrew, Helen, Timothy.