George
Meaningfarmer · Greek
- US rank
- #126
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #4 in 1911
2,848 babies were named George in the US in 2025. It has climbed 6 places in five years.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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American filmmaker and philanthropist (born 1944)
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- How commonAbout 1 in every 600 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named George, 2,848 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your George would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGeorge has been in use since at least 1880, the first year US birth records were kept. That's 145 years of Georges, and counting.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1911, when it ranked #4. Today it's #126, so it could be due a comeback.
- Where it's lovedGeorge is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #10, followed by Minnesota (#59) and Maine (#61). It makes the top 1,000 in almost every state.
- MeaningIn Greek, George means “farmer”. Our records link it to English and Greek roots.
About the name George
George is a boy name of English and Greek origin meaning “farmer”. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-rge”. US birth records list George for boys from 1880 to 2025, in 146 of those 146 years. Its best year was 1911, when it ranked #4 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #126, with 2,848 babies.
Origin:English namesGreek names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 43,546 | 23 boys |
| 1890s | 38,011 | 26 boys |
| 1900s | 32,266 | 31 boys |
| 1910s | 26,875 | 37 boys |
| 1920s | 23,775 | 42 boys |
| 1930s | 18,210 | 55 boys |
| 1940s | 14,229 | 70 boys |
| 1950s | 9,030 | 111 boys |
| 1960s | 5,837 | 171 boys |
| 1970s | 3,908 | 256 boys |
| 1980s | 2,483 | 403 boys |
| 1990s | 1,804 | 554 boys |
| 2000s | 1,405 | 712 boys |
| 2010s | 1,514 | 661 boys |
| 2020s | 1,608 | 622 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name George
What does the name George mean?
George means “farmer” in Greek.
What is the origin of the name George?
George has English, Greek roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is a boy name, though a few girls get it too.
How popular is the name George?
George ranked #126 for US boys in 2025, given to 2,848 babies. Its best year was 1911 (#4).