George
Peaked at #4 nationally in 1881, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1880, George has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
Meaning & origin
George comes from the Greek "Georgios," built from "ge" (earth) and "ergon" (work), meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." It gained prominence through Saint George, the dragon-slaying martyr adopted as patron saint of England, and later through the succession of British kings named George beginning in 1714.
Notable people & culture
Six British monarchs have borne the name, and it belonged to America's first president, George Washington. Musician George Harrison of the Beatles and actor George Clooney are among its notable modern namesakes.
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George — Girls (United States)
RisingPeak rank
#286
in 1881
Current rank
#14009
in 2024
Years tracked
137
1880–2024
Trend
Rising
Tracked since 1880, George reached its peak popularity for girls in 1881, ranking #286 nationally with 30 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 12 years of data, its rank has climbed from #17776 (2012) to #14009 (2024) — a 21% improvement.
As of 2024, George ranks #14009 nationally for girls, with 6 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #14,009 | 6 |
| 2021 | #12,635 | 7 |
| 2020 | #12,590 | 7 |
| 2019 | #11,722 | 8 |
| 2016 | #14,960 | 6 |
| 2012 | #17,776 | 5 |
| 2011 | #13,845 | 7 |
| 2010 | #13,969 | 7 |
George — Boys (United States)
StablePeak rank
#4
in 1881
Current rank
#124
in 2024
Years tracked
145
1880–2024
Trend
Stable
Tracked since 1880, George reached its peak popularity for boys in 1881, ranking #4 nationally with 4,664 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has climbed from #135 (2014) to #124 (2024) — a 8% improvement.
As of 2024, George ranks #124 nationally for boys, with 2,890 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #124 | 2,890 |
| 2023 | #136 | 2,694 |
| 2022 | #142 | 2,637 |
| 2021 | #134 | 2,795 |
| 2020 | #132 | 2,771 |
| 2019 | #119 | 3,195 |
| 2018 | #127 | 3,083 |
| 2017 | #125 | 3,169 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
Other names that peaked around the same era and rose or fell on a comparable curve.
Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was George most popular?
George was most popular in 1881, when it ranked #4 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is George becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently rising; for boys, it's currently stable, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named George?
At least 1,494,369 babies have been recorded with the name George in the US since 1880, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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