George
George is a boys' name of Greek origin meaning “farmer; tiller of the earth.” It ranked #126 in the United States in 2025. From the Greek Georgios, derived from georgos (farmer).
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how do you pronounce George?
JORJ
where does the name George come from?
From the Greek Georgios, from earth and a verb of working: earth-worker, or farmer. It may first have been an epithet of Zeus, as Zeus Georgos.
Saint George, the dragon-slaying patron saint of England, made this name ubiquitous across the Christian world. It has been borne by monarchs, U.S. presidents, and cultural icons.
how popular is this name?
George has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 146 years since 1880. It peaked at #4 in 1881, and ranked #126 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #126 |
| 2024 | #123 |
| 2023 | #136 |
| 2022 | #142 |
| 2021 | #134 |
| 2020 | #132 |
| 2019 | #120 |
| 2018 | #127 |
| 2017 | #124 |
| 2016 | #126 |
| 2010 | #165 |
| 2000 | #130 |
| 1990 | #79 |
| 1980 | #60 |
| 1970 | #40 |
| 1960 | #33 |
| 1950 | #20 |
| 1940 | #11 |
| 1930 | #8 |
| 1920 | #6 |
| 1910 | #5 |
| 1900 | #4 |
| 1890 | #4 |
| 1881 | #4 |
| 1880 | #5 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years George fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of George
The name grew popular from the fourth century with the veneration of the martyr Saint George, the legendary dragon-slaying saint. Geordie and Georgie are its diminutives, and Georgia, Georgiana, Georgina and Georgine its feminine forms.
who are famous people named George?
- George Washington (U.S. president)
- George Orwell (author)
- George Clooney (actor)
what are the nicknames and variants of George?
Nicknames
Variants around the world
what names are similar to George?
what names go well with George?
Sibling names that share George's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about George
What does the name George mean?
George means “farmer; tiller of the earth”.
What is the origin of the name George?
George comes from the Greek naming tradition. Related forms include Georgios, Jorge and Giorgio.
How popular is the name George?
George ranked #126 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1881, at #4, and it has spent 146 years in the top 1,000 since 1880.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is primarily a boys' name.
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced JORJ, with 1 syllable.
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