George
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Farmer; Earthworker
Background: The name George originates from the Greek name Georgios, which is derived from the components 'ge' (γῆ), meaning 'earth,' and 'ergon' (ἔργον), meaning 'work.' This term was adopted into Latin as Georgius, retaining the same meaning of 'farmer' or 'earthworker.'
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#14
Total births
1,494,369
Most popular decade
1920s
(792,018 births)
10-year trend
↑ Rising (+12 ranks)
Years in Top 100
113
First recorded year
1880
Gender usage
99.3% male
0.7% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 5,126
- First year rank
- #5
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak year births
- 27,476
- Peak rank
- #6
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 2,890
- Recent rank
- #123
Female
- First year
- 1880
- First year births
- 26
- First year rank
- #309
- Peak year
- 1927
- Peak year births
- 248
- Peak rank
- #436
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 6
- Recent rank
- #13,427
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).