General Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationJEN-er-uhl / /ˈdʒɛn.ər.əl/English; Latin
Meaning
English: military leader; Latin: general, universal
Historical & Cultural Background
The name General is derived from the Latin word 'generalis', meaning 'of the whole' or 'universal'. In English, it has been used as a title for military leaders and has connotations of authority and leadership. The name is not commonly used as a personal name but may be adopted in honor of military figures or as a unique choice.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name General was first seen in the United States in 1880. General has ranked as high as #768 nationally, which occurred in 1918, and has been most popular in Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Kentucky, and South Carolina. In the past 5 years the name General has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for General (1973)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| AL | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 32 |
| 1881 | 24 |
| 1882 | 33 |
| 1883 | 25 |
| 1884 | 25 |
| 1885 | 36 |
| 1886 | 23 |
| 1887 | 27 |
| 1888 | 31 |
| 1889 | 34 |
| 1890 | 24 |
| 1891 | 27 |
| 1892 | 33 |
| 1893 | 29 |
| 1894 | 26 |
| 1895 | 20 |
| 1896 | 35 |
| 1897 | 18 |
| 1898 | 38 |
| 1899 | 28 |
| 1900 | 33 |
| 1901 | 15 |
| 1902 | 16 |
| 1903 | 15 |
| 1904 | 23 |
| 1905 | 24 |
| 1906 | 19 |
| 1907 | 24 |
| 1908 | 27 |
| 1909 | 33 |
| 1910 | 32 |
| 1911 | 16 |
| 1912 | 39 |
| 1913 | 39 |
| 1914 | 41 |
| 1915 | 60 |
| 1916 | 63 |
| 1917 | 81 |
| 1918 | 105 |
| 1919 | 99 |
| 1920 | 91 |
| 1921 | 91 |
| 1922 | 79 |
| 1923 | 70 |
| 1924 | 57 |
| 1925 | 63 |
| 1926 | 64 |
| 1927 | 81 |
| 1928 | 57 |
| 1929 | 45 |
| 1930 | 45 |
| 1931 | 53 |
| 1932 | 51 |
| 1933 | 60 |
| 1934 | 59 |
| 1935 | 51 |
| 1936 | 51 |
| 1937 | 41 |
| 1938 | 49 |
| 1939 | 45 |
| 1940 | 53 |
| 1941 | 34 |
| 1942 | 54 |
| 1943 | 60 |
| 1944 | 45 |
| 1945 | 52 |
| 1946 | 48 |
| 1947 | 45 |
| 1948 | 45 |
| 1949 | 37 |
| 1950 | 42 |
| 1951 | 39 |
| 1952 | 27 |
| 1953 | 40 |
| 1954 | 34 |
| 1955 | 23 |
| 1956 | 22 |
| 1957 | 24 |
| 1958 | 21 |
| 1959 | 17 |
| 1960 | 21 |
| 1961 | 16 |
| 1962 | 21 |
| 1963 | 21 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 16 |
| 1966 | 21 |
| 1967 | 14 |
| 1968 | 14 |
| 1969 | 19 |
| 1970 | 13 |
| 1971 | 15 |
| 1972 | 15 |
| 1973 | 15 |
| 1974 | 17 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 8 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 12 |
| 1979 | 13 |
| 1980 | 8 |
| 1981 | 5 |
| 1982 | 9 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 7 |
| 1986 | 6 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 7 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 8 |
| 1995 | 8 |
| 1996 | 5 |
| 1997 | 7 |
| 1999 | 5 |
| 2000 | 9 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 8 |
| 2006 | 8 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 10 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 8 |
| 2011 | 15 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 10 |
| 2015 | 13 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2018 | 6 |
| 2019 | 11 |
| 2020 | 13 |
| 2021 | 7 |
| 2022 | 7 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 7 |