George
How to say it: JORJ · /ˈdʒɔrdʒ/
From Greek 'Georgios', derived from 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker'.
George was the 135th most popular boys’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 2,848 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 1880s, its births are down about 7% in ten years, and it is projected to slip to #152 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among boys’ names, 2025 | #135 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 2,848 |
| Share of births | 1 in 1,164 |
| Peak decade | 1880s |
| Change over 10 years | −7% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #152 |
| In France, 2025 | #719 among boys’ names, 45 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Steady over a long history since its high in the 1880s, George remains well used. Far removed from that peak today, it looks set to slip a little henceforth.
What goes with it
Single beat strength with crisp and breathy edges gives George a solid royal and saintly heritage. William stands nearby in classic feel, and Georgie softens it affectionately.
Middle names that flow with George →
Nicknames
- Georgie
Honouring a George in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called George is about 1 in 49.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Greek.
In France: #719 for boys in 2025.
England and Wales: #7. Ireland: #113.
Famous people named George
- George W. Bush (born 1946)43rd President of the United States
- George Washington (1732–1799)Founding Father and first U.S. president
- George Orwell (1903–1950)British writer and journalist
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