How Many People Are Named George?
people in the United States are named George
1 in 224 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐⭐ Very Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
27,682 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
From the Greek name Γεωργιος (Georgios) which was derived from the Greek word γεωργος (georgos) meaning "farmer, earthworker", itself derived from the elements γη (ge) "earth" and εργον (ergon) "work". Saint George was a 3rd-century Roman soldier from Palestine who was martyred during the persecutions of emperor Diocletian. Later legends describe his defeat of a dragon, with which he was often depicted in medieval art.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 82.8 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "George"
- 2,896 babies were named George in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1921
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in New York
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