George Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
George is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell George?
George is spelled G-E-O-R-G-E. The name has 6 letters.
George at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- George may derive from the Greek word “georgos,” meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
- Origin
- George is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the word “georgos.”
- Pronunciation
- JORJ · 1 syllable
George Popularity in 2025
Rank#14,942
Recorded Births5
Rank#126
Recorded Births2,848
- Girls usage fell 2,781 places to #14,942 and recorded 2 fewer births compared with 2024.
- Boys usage fell 3 places to #126 and recorded 54 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name George Mean?
George may derive from the Greek word “georgos,” meaning “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Origin: George is commonly associated with Greek origins, deriving from the word “georgos.”
How Do You Pronounce George?
PronunciationJORJ
Syllables1
What Is the History of the Name George?
- History
- The name George has been used in various cultures and languages over many centuries, often associated with Christian saints and royalty.
George Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2010 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 5 | #14,942 |
| 2025 | Boys | 2,848 | #126 |
| 2024 | Girls | 7 | #12,161 |
| 2024 | Boys | 2,902 | #123 |
| 2023 | Boys | 2,697 | #136 |
| 2022 | Boys | 2,640 | #142 |
| 2021 | Girls | 7 | #12,206 |
| 2021 | Boys | 2,799 | #134 |
| 2020 | Girls | 7 | #12,142 |
| 2020 | Boys | 2,775 | #132 |
| 2019 | Girls | 8 | #11,356 |
| 2019 | Boys | 3,197 | #120 |
| 2018 | Boys | 3,083 | #127 |
| 2017 | Boys | 3,169 | #124 |
| 2016 | Girls | 6 | #14,331 |
| 2016 | Boys | 3,313 | #126 |
| 2015 | Boys | 3,053 | #135 |
| 2014 | Boys | 3,007 | #135 |
| 2013 | Boys | 2,559 | #157 |
| 2012 | Girls | 5 | #16,869 |
| 2012 | Boys | 2,334 | #166 |
| 2011 | Girls | 7 | #13,347 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,318 | #165 |
| 2010 | Girls | 7 | #13,448 |
When Was George Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1921 · Boys
27,476 recorded births
National rank #6
1924 · Boys
27,373 recorded births
National rank #6
1922 · Boys
27,350 recorded births
National rank #6
1923 · Boys
27,025 recorded births
National rank #6
Where George Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Boys
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #10 | 33 |
| MN | #59 | 90 |
| ME | #61 | 18 |
| VT | #64 | 7 |
| MA | #66 | 97 |
| NH | #66 | 22 |
| RI | #71 | 14 |
| IL | #76 | 146 |