#1242024 rank
1921peak year
1,444,684babies named George since 1880
▼ 10%5-year trend
George popularity over 145 years
⭐ Sweet spot — known but not everywhere · roughly undefined% girls / NaN% boys in 2024
What does George mean?
From Greek georgos, 'farmer', literally 'earth worker'. The dragon-slaying patron saint of England made it a royal and beloved name across Europe.
OriginGreek
Syllables2
Genderboy
Styleclassic, vintage
Names like George
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Famous Georges
- George Washington, US president
- George Orwell, writer
Spellings & variants
GiorgioGeorgiosJorge
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