Jorge Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Jorge is predominantly used for boys. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Jorge?
Jorge is spelled J-O-R-G-E. The name has 5 letters.
Jorge at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for boys
- Meaning
- Jorge derives from the Greek name Georgios, which means “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
- Origin
- Jorge is a name commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and comes from the Greek name Georgios through Old French and Latin.
- Pronunciation
- HOR-hay · 2 syllables
Jorge Popularity in 2025
Rank#322
Recorded Births1,069
- Boys usage fell 37 places to #322 and recorded 116 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 Jorge Mean?
Jorge derives from the Greek name Georgios, which means “farmer” or “earth-worker.”
Origin: Jorge is a name commonly used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and comes from the Greek name Georgios through Old French and Latin.
How Do You Pronounce Jorge?
PronunciationHOR-hay
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Jorge?
- History
- Jorge has a history of use in Iberian cultures and is associated with the Christian saint George.
Jorge Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2005 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Boys | 1,069 | #322 |
| 2024 | Boys | 1,185 | #285 |
| 2023 | Boys | 1,224 | #277 |
| 2022 | Boys | 1,220 | #283 |
| 2021 | Boys | 1,238 | #278 |
| 2020 | Boys | 1,229 | #276 |
| 2019 | Boys | 1,366 | #265 |
| 2018 | Boys | 1,382 | #262 |
| 2017 | Boys | 1,552 | #238 |
| 2016 | Boys | 1,724 | #225 |
| 2015 | Boys | 1,707 | #225 |
| 2014 | Boys | 1,849 | #209 |
| 2013 | Boys | 1,848 | #208 |
| 2012 | Girls | 6 | #14,962 |
| 2012 | Boys | 1,941 | #195 |
| 2011 | Boys | 2,043 | #188 |
| 2010 | Boys | 2,296 | #169 |
| 2009 | Boys | 2,514 | #155 |
| 2008 | Boys | 2,962 | #138 |
| 2007 | Girls | 5 | #17,636 |
| 2007 | Boys | 3,269 | #128 |
| 2006 | Boys | 3,518 | #120 |
| 2005 | Girls | 6 | #14,502 |
| 2005 | Boys | 3,441 | #118 |
When Was Jorge 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.
2006 · Boys
3,518 recorded births
National rank #120
2000 · Boys
3,496 recorded births
National rank #107
2003 · Boys
3,483 recorded births
National rank #116
1998 · Boys
3,463 recorded births
National rank #107
Where Jorge 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AZ | #132 | 66 |
| TX | #137 | 287 |
| CA | #180 | 221 |
| NM | #193 | 10 |
| NV | #201 | 15 |
| FL | #260 | 80 |
| UT | #288 | 17 |
| OR | #312 | 13 |