George Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJORJ / /dʒɔrdʒ/Greek; Latin
Meaning
Greek: farmer; Latin: earthworker
Historical & Cultural Background
The name George has roots in the Greek name Georgios, derived from 'georgos,' meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker.' It has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Christian contexts due to Saint George, the patron saint of England. The name has been borne by numerous kings and notable figures throughout history, contributing to its enduring popularity.
Trend Summary
George has consistently been a popular name in the United States, with fluctuations in ranking over the decades.
Similar Names
Variants
- Georgie
- Georgina
International Variants
- Jorge (Spanish)
- Georges (French)
- Giorgio (Italian)
- Georg (German)
- Georgios (Greek)
Famous people named George
George Washington was the first President of the United States and a founding father.
George Orwell was a renowned British author known for his works '1984' and 'Animal Farm.'.
George Clooney is an acclaimed American actor and filmmaker.
George Lucas is a prominent American film director and producer, best known for creating the 'Star Wars' franchise.
Fictional characters named George
George Costanza is a main character in the television series 'Seinfeld,' known for his neurotic personality.
George Weasley is a character in the 'Harry Potter' series, known for being one half of the Weasley twins.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name George was first seen in the United States in 1880. George has ranked as high as #10 nationally, which occurred in 1921, and has been most popular in New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, and Ohio. In the past 5 years the name George has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for George (2024)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
CA | 250 | |
TX | 229 | |
NY | 179 | |
IL | 139 | |
FL | 135 | |
OH | 123 | |
GA | 105 | |
MA | 95 | |
NC | 95 | |
VA | 92 | |
MI | 91 | |
PA | 90 | |
MN | 86 | |
TN | 80 | |
MO | 78 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5,126 |
1881 | 4,664 |
1882 | 5,193 |
1883 | 4,736 |
1884 | 4,961 |
1885 | 4,674 |
1886 | 4,671 |
1887 | 4,284 |
1888 | 4,912 |
1889 | 4,430 |
1890 | 4,458 |
1891 | 3,931 |
1892 | 4,760 |
1893 | 4,320 |
1894 | 4,365 |
1895 | 4,289 |
1896 | 4,286 |
1897 | 4,078 |
1898 | 4,853 |
1899 | 4,018 |
1900 | 5,403 |
1901 | 3,609 |
1902 | 4,223 |
1903 | 3,961 |
1904 | 4,219 |
1905 | 4,256 |
1906 | 4,201 |
1907 | 4,445 |
1908 | 4,584 |
1909 | 4,688 |
1910 | 5,441 |
1911 | 6,586 |
1912 | 11,734 |
1913 | 13,874 |
1914 | 17,602 |
1915 | 22,307 |
1916 | 23,381 |
1917 | 24,196 |
1918 | 26,318 |
1919 | 25,170 |
1920 | 26,891 |
1921 | 27,476 |
1922 | 27,350 |
1923 | 27,024 |
1924 | 27,374 |
1925 | 26,561 |
1926 | 25,909 |
1927 | 25,949 |
1928 | 24,391 |
1929 | 23,021 |
1930 | 22,787 |
1931 | 20,686 |
1932 | 20,438 |
1933 | 18,355 |
1934 | 18,500 |
1935 | 18,564 |
1936 | 18,197 |
1937 | 18,439 |
1938 | 18,436 |
1939 | 17,888 |
1940 | 18,313 |
1941 | 19,260 |
1942 | 21,275 |
1943 | 21,692 |
1944 | 20,419 |
1945 | 19,324 |
1946 | 21,574 |
1947 | 23,913 |
1948 | 21,926 |
1949 | 21,309 |
1950 | 20,182 |
1951 | 20,213 |
1952 | 19,820 |
1953 | 19,177 |
1954 | 18,703 |
1955 | 18,166 |
1956 | 17,236 |
1957 | 16,883 |
1958 | 15,639 |
1959 | 15,010 |
1960 | 14,059 |
1961 | 13,645 |
1962 | 12,541 |
1963 | 12,079 |
1964 | 11,792 |
1965 | 10,678 |
1966 | 9,942 |
1967 | 9,700 |
1968 | 9,381 |
1969 | 9,201 |
1970 | 8,913 |
1971 | 8,226 |
1972 | 7,164 |
1973 | 6,603 |
1974 | 6,284 |
1975 | 5,848 |
1976 | 5,558 |
1977 | 5,605 |
1978 | 5,299 |
1979 | 5,262 |
1980 | 5,300 |
1981 | 5,159 |
1982 | 4,991 |
1983 | 4,496 |
1984 | 4,266 |
1985 | 4,260 |
1986 | 4,346 |
1987 | 4,089 |
1988 | 4,296 |
1989 | 4,512 |
1990 | 4,567 |
1991 | 4,179 |
1992 | 3,894 |
1993 | 3,513 |
1994 | 3,317 |
1995 | 3,286 |
1996 | 3,228 |
1997 | 3,177 |
1998 | 3,044 |
1999 | 3,041 |
2000 | 3,037 |
2001 | 3,087 |
2002 | 3,018 |
2003 | 2,910 |
2004 | 2,735 |
2005 | 2,823 |
2006 | 2,701 |
2007 | 2,760 |
2008 | 2,552 |
2009 | 2,381 |
2010 | 2,374 |
2011 | 2,318 |
2012 | 2,334 |
2013 | 2,559 |
2014 | 3,006 |
2015 | 3,053 |
2016 | 3,312 |
2017 | 3,169 |
2018 | 3,083 |
2019 | 3,195 |
2020 | 2,771 |
2021 | 2,795 |
2022 | 2,637 |
2023 | 2,694 |
2024 | 2,890 |