George: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced JORJ · 1 syllable
George means “farmer”, from Greek.
Name of an early saint, from Middle English George, from Latin Georgius, from Ancient Greek (Georgios), from (georgos, “farmer, earth worker”), from (ge, “earth”) (combining form - (geo-)) + (ergon, “work”) Doublet of Jorge and Geevarghese.
- Meaning
- farmer
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- JORJ
- US rank (2025)
- #126
- US babies a year
- about 2,781 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1880
- Style
- Vintage, Classic
How popular is George?
George was the #126 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,853 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
Most popular in Washington, DC (#10).
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #126 |
| England & Wales | #2 |
| Scotland | #53 |
| Northern Ireland | #27 |
| Ireland | #117 |
| France | #828 |
| Canada | #104 |
| Australia | #21 |
How old are people named George?
Half of US adults named George are older than 67; most are between 27 and 88. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Sibling names for George
Names that real brothers and sisters of people named George have, from family records on Wikidata, most common first.
Names like George
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
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Questions about George
What does the name George mean?
George means “farmer”. It comes from Greek.
How do you pronounce George?
George is pronounced JORJ.
How popular is the name George?
George was the #126 name in the US in 2025, given to 2,853 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 1880.
How old are people named George?
Half of US adults named George are older than 67. Most are between 27 and 88.