George
Male name · ★ Classic
4,158
Total Births
1920
Peak Year
—
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name George
George is of Greek origin meaning 'farmer,' the name of the patron saint of England. It was a top-10 name in the US through the 1930s, borne by George Washington and five other presidents. It has seen a modest revival recently.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 101,032 births |
| 1890s | 98,913 births |
| 1900s | 96,536 births |
| 1910s | 118,912 births |
| 1920s | 126,322 births |
| 1930s | 87,769 births |
| 1940s | 87,266 births |
| 1950s | 73,730 births |
| 1960s | 44,920 births |
| 1970s | 25,778 births |
| 1980s | 17,799 births |
| 1990s | 13,682 births |
| 2000s | 10,168 births |
| 2010s | 3,784 births |
| 2020s | 1,472 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name George?
George has been given to 4,158 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1920 with 13,628 births that year.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was George most popular?
George was most popular in 1920, when 13,628 babies were given this name. The name has been consistently popular for over a century.
How old is the name George?
George first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).