George

Rank 142nd Boy Name

In 2022, the name George was 142nd most popular baby name for boys and 262nd most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,620 babies were named George in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,284 babies in the United States were named George. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.3% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named George is around 57 to 65 years old.

The name "George" is well know, but not overly common.

Nicknames for George include Geo and Georgie.

George Meaning & Origin

The name George is of Greek origin and means "farmer," strongly evoking a sense of hard work, honesty, and strength.

The name George is described as regal, intelligent and loyal.

Pronunciation

George is pronounced george in English. The name George has 6 letters and 1, 2 or 3 syllables, depending on pronunciation.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about George

There are 6 kings of the United Kingdom who have been named George, making it one of the most common names for British monarchs.

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Geography

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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