General
Male name · ↓ Falling
2,771
Total Births
1898
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name General
General is a male name that was once widely popular but has declined in recent decades. It peaked during the 1890s with significant usage. Approximately 2,771 Americans have been given this name since 1880.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 612 births |
| 1890s | 629 births |
| 1900s | 495 births |
| 1910s | 388 births |
| 1920s | 313 births |
| 1930s | 208 births |
| 1940s | 126 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name General?
General has been given to 2,771 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1898 with 84 births that year.
Is General a boy or girl name?
General is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was General most popular?
General was most popular in 1898, when 84 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name General?
General first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).