George Boy

Popularity: #126 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: JORJ //dʒɔrdʒ//

Origin: Greek; Latin

Meaning: Greek: farmer; Latin: earthworker

Historical & Cultural Background

The name George originates from the Greek name Georgios, which is derived from the word georgos, meaning "farmer" or "earthworker." This Greek term is a compound of the elements ge, meaning "earth," and ergon, meaning "work." The name was adopted into Latin as Georgius and subsequently made its way into Old French as Georges before entering the English language in the Middle Ages. The transition into English was marked by the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, which facilitated the introduction of many Norman names, including George, into English culture.

Historically, the name George has significant associations, particularly in Christianity. One of the most notable figures bearing this name is Saint George, a Christian martyr who is believed to have lived in the 3rd century.

His legendary tale of slaying a dragon became a symbol of valor and chivalry, leading to his veneration as the patron saint of various countries, including England. The Order of the Garter, established in the 14th century, further solidified his importance in English history.

The name gained prominence through the reign of King George I in the early 18th century, marking the beginning of the Hanoverian dynasty in Britain. Culturally, the name George has resonated through various literary and historical contexts, symbolizing nobility and strength.

It has been associated with numerous kings and leaders, reinforcing its stature in Western culture. The name also appears in significant literary works, including those of Shakespeare and other playwrights, often embodying themes of leadership and moral integrity.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as Georgey or Georgie have emerged, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage, though the name's formal version remains widely recognized and respected across various cultures.

Famous people named George

In this section, you will find notable people named George. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named George who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named George who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

Please note that not every baby name in our database currently has a famous namesake listed. If you would like to suggest a name we may have missed or submit a correction, feel free to contact us. We review and finalize additions and corrections within 24 hours.

George Clooney is an actor and filmmaker best known for Ocean's Eleven, Gravity, and The Descendants.

George Lucas is a filmmaker best known for creating the Star Wars and Indiana Jones franchises.

George Carlin was a comedian and social critic best known for his stand-up routines and the HBO specials.

George R.R. Martin is an author best known for the A Song of Ice and Fire series, which inspired the television series Game of Thrones.

George Orwell was an author and journalist best known for his novels 1984 and Animal Farm.

George H. W. Bush was a U.S. President best known for his leadership during the Gulf War and his role in the end of the Cold War.

George Michael was a singer and songwriter best known for his work with Wham! and his solo hits like Careless Whisper and Faith.

George Takei is an actor and activist best known for his role as Hikaru Sulu in Star Trek and his advocacy for LGBTQ+ rights.

George Benson is a jazz guitarist and singer best known for his albums Breezin' and Give Me the Night.

George Steinbrenner was a businessman best known for owning the New York Yankees and his influence on Major League Baseball.

Fictional characters named George

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George Costanza is a fictional character from the TV show Seinfeld. He is a close friend of Jerry Seinfeld and is known for his neurotic personality and various misadventures.

George Bailey is a fictional character from the film It's a Wonderful Life. He is a compassionate man who learns the value of his life through the intervention of an angel.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with George, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HenryEdwardCharlesWilliamJamesThomas

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with George. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

GordonGeraldGeoffreyGrahamGregoryGideonGalenGavin

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 Texas.

In the past 5 years the name George has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name George is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when George was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for George.

Year Total Births Boy Girl
2025 2,853 2,848 5
2024 2,909 2,902 7
2023 2,697 2,697 0
2022 2,640 2,640 0
2021 2,806 2,799 7
2020 2,782 2,775 7
2019 3,205 3,197 8
2018 3,083 3,083 0
2017 3,169 3,169 0
2016 3,319 3,313 6
2015 3,053 3,053 0
2014 3,007 3,007 0
2013 2,559 2,559 0
2012 2,339 2,334 5
2011 2,325 2,318 7
2010 2,381 2,374 7
2009 2,387 2,381 6
2008 2,553 2,553 0
2007 2,769 2,760 9
2006 2,708 2,701 7
2005 2,831 2,823 8
2004 2,749 2,735 14
2003 2,915 2,910 5
2002 3,027 3,018 9
2001 3,097 3,088 9
2000 3,044 3,037 7
1999 3,053 3,041 12
1998 3,049 3,044 5
1997 3,184 3,177 7
1996 3,244 3,228 16
1995 3,302 3,286 16
1994 3,334 3,317 17
1993 3,529 3,513 16
1992 3,906 3,894 12
1991 4,199 4,179 20
1990 4,582 4,567 15
1989 4,539 4,513 26
1988 4,333 4,296 37
1987 4,123 4,089 34
1986 4,380 4,348 32
1985 4,296 4,259 37
1984 4,297 4,265 32
1983 4,536 4,495 41
1982 5,041 4,990 51
1981 5,198 5,157 41
1980 5,338 5,300 38
1979 5,312 5,263 49
1978 5,336 5,297 39
1977 5,659 5,606 53
1976 5,585 5,556 29
1975 5,901 5,847 54
1974 6,338 6,283 55
1973 6,652 6,601 51
1972 7,221 7,167 54
1971 8,285 8,226 59
1970 8,978 8,911 67
1969 9,272 9,199 73
1968 9,444 9,382 62
1967 9,777 9,699 78
1966 10,011 9,941 70
1965 10,758 10,680 78
1964 11,862 11,792 70
1963 12,160 12,079 81
1962 12,606 12,544 62
1961 13,736 13,644 92
1960 14,146 14,063 83
1959 15,117 15,012 105
1958 15,721 15,637 84
1957 16,993 16,887 106
1956 17,319 17,232 87
1955 18,274 18,167 107
1954 18,806 18,704 102
1953 19,279 19,176 103
1952 19,929 19,821 108
1951 20,323 20,212 111
1950 20,293 20,183 110
1949 21,417 21,308 109
1948 22,055 21,926 129
1947 24,036 23,916 120
1946 21,694 21,575 119
1945 19,455 19,327 128
1944 20,547 20,419 128
1943 21,843 21,692 151
1942 21,425 21,275 150
1941 19,373 19,260 113
1940 18,444 18,315 129
1939 18,028 17,886 142
1938 18,577 18,435 142
1937 18,583 18,439 144
1936 18,324 18,197 127
1935 18,718 18,564 154
1934 18,660 18,500 160
1933 18,502 18,356 146
1932 20,613 20,439 174
1931 20,856 20,685 171
1930 23,030 22,788 242
1929 23,221 23,020 201
1928 24,621 24,391 230
1927 26,197 25,949 248
1926 26,140 25,910 230
1925 26,767 26,560 207
1924 27,570 27,373 197
1923 27,203 27,025 178
1922 27,547 27,350 197
1921 27,682 27,476 206
1920 27,057 26,891 166
1919 25,334 25,170 164
1918 26,475 26,318 157
1917 24,335 24,196 139
1916 23,516 23,381 135
1915 22,446 22,307 139
1914 17,709 17,602 107
1913 13,951 13,874 77
1912 11,803 11,734 69
1911 6,637 6,586 51
1910 5,499 5,441 58
1909 4,725 4,688 37
1908 4,625 4,584 41
1907 4,489 4,445 44
1906 4,231 4,201 30
1905 4,288 4,256 32
1904 4,245 4,219 26
1903 3,988 3,961 27
1902 4,255 4,223 32
1901 3,636 3,609 27
1900 5,442 5,403 39
1899 4,051 4,018 33
1898 4,904 4,853 51
1897 4,104 4,078 26
1896 4,318 4,286 32
1895 4,335 4,289 46
1894 4,397 4,365 32
1893 4,345 4,320 25
1892 4,800 4,760 40
1891 3,954 3,931 23
1890 4,495 4,458 37
1889 4,472 4,430 42
1888 4,948 4,912 36
1887 4,318 4,284 34
1886 4,709 4,671 38
1885 4,703 4,674 29
1884 5,001 4,961 40
1883 4,758 4,736 22
1882 5,225 5,193 32
1881 4,694 4,664 30
1880 5,152 5,126 26

Top States for George (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
CA 250
9%
TX 229
8%
NY 179
6%
IL 139
5%
FL 135
5%
OH 123
4%
GA 105
4%
MA 95
3%
NC 95
3%
VA 92
3%
MI 91
3%
PA 90
3%
MN 86
3%
NJ 82
3%
TN 80
3%
MO 78
3%
WA 69
2%
IN 65
2%
WI 64
2%
SC 58
2%
CO 54
2%
UT 49
2%
KS 45
2%
CT 43
1%
LA 40
1%
MD 39
1%
AL 38
1%
AZ 35
1%
KY 29
1%
OR 27
1%
IA 27
1%
OK 25
1%
AR 24
1%
MS 22
1%
ME 20
1%
NE 19
1%
DC 19
1%
NH 19
1%
NV 17
1%
MT 15
1%
ID 15
1%
NM 9
0%
HI 8
0%
SD 8
0%
WV 7
0%
RI 6
0%
WY 6
0%
DE 6
0%
ND 5
0%