Is Jorge a boy, girl, or unisex name?

Jorge is commonly used as a Boy name.

How popular is Jorge?

It’s currently ranked #270 in the U.S. Recent trend: Falling.

Jorge Boy

Popularity: #270 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Spanish; Portuguese

Meaning

Spanish: farmer; Portuguese: earthworker

Historical & Cultural Background

Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name George, which has Greek origins. The name has been popular in various cultures, particularly in Spain and Latin America. It is often associated with Saint George, the patron saint of England, who is celebrated for his legendary dragon-slaying. The name has maintained a steady presence in many Spanish-speaking countries.

Trend Summary

Jorge has seen fluctuating popularity in the U.S., with a notable presence in Hispanic communities.

Variants

Jorgito
Georgie

International Variants

Jorge (Spanish)
Georges (French)
Jörg (German)
Jorje (Croatian)

Famous people named Jorge

Jorge Luis Borges was an Argentine writer known for his influential works in literature and philosophy.

Jorge Ramos is a Mexican-American journalist and author recognized for his work in television news.

Jorge Lorenzo is a Spanish motorcycle racer who has won multiple MotoGP World Championships.

Jorge Garcia is an American actor best known for his role as Hugo 'Hurley' Reyes on the television series Lost.

Fictional characters named Jorge

Jorge is a character in the animated series 'El Chavo del Ocho', known for his humorous antics.

Jorge is a supporting character in the video game series 'Grand Theft Auto', often involved in various missions.

Sibling Suggestions

Javier Julio Jose Juan Jasmine Jessica

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Jorge was first seen in the United States in 1910. Jorge has ranked as high as #215 nationally, which occurred in 2006, and has been most popular in Texas, California, Florida, Arizona, and North Carolina. In the past 5 years the name Jorge has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

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Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Jorge (2024)

Year:

State	Births	Share
TX	298	27%
CA	246	22%
FL	83	8%
AZ	68	6%
NC	40	4%
NY	37	3%
GA	31	3%
IL	31	3%
WA	23	2%
IN	16	1%
VA	15	1%
NV	15	1%
KS	14	1%
NM	14	1%
OH	13	1%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

Year	Births
1910	9
1913	7
1914	8
1915	8
1916	9
1917	9
1918	8
1919	25
1920	24
1921	22
1922	24
1923	30
1924	32
1925	27
1926	48
1927	59
1928	58
1929	45
1930	52
1931	57
1932	36
1933	39
1934	40
1935	45
1936	40
1937	44
1938	53
1939	50
1940	67
1941	59
1942	57
1943	80
1944	96
1945	128
1946	121
1947	152
1948	151
1949	183
1950	188
1951	222
1952	256
1953	273
1954	344
1955	369
1956	371
1957	423
1958	422
1959	465
1960	546
1961	539
1962	630
1963	678
1964	608
1965	657
1966	760
1967	824
1968	904
1969	982
1970	1,121
1971	1,150
1972	1,197
1973	1,319
1974	1,427
1975	1,540
1976	1,654
1977	1,580
1978	1,634
1979	2,017
1980	1,998
1981	2,109
1982	2,026
1983	1,910
1984	1,866
1985	2,293
1986	2,185
1987	2,171
1988	2,475
1989	2,703
1990	2,913
1991	3,051
1992	3,303
1993	3,392
1994	3,294
1995	3,306
1996	3,463
1997	3,231
1998	3,463
1999	3,311
2000	3,496
2001	3,447
2002	3,458
2003	3,483
2004	3,440
2005	3,441
2006	3,518
2007	3,269
2008	2,962
2009	2,514
2010	2,296
2011	2,043
2012	1,941
2013	1,847
2014	1,848
2015	1,707
2016	1,723
2017	1,552
2018	1,382
2019	1,366
2020	1,229
2021	1,238
2022	1,218
2023	1,224
2024	1,179