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George
BoyGreek· “farmer”
- Meaning
- farmer
- Origin
- Greek
- Pronunciation
- JAWRJ
- Syllables
- 1
- US rank 2025
- #126
- US babies 2025
- 2,848
- Best rank
- #4 (1881)
- Peak year
- 1921
Meaning and origin of George
George is a Greek name that means “farmer”.
George comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, "farmer" or "earth-worker", combining ge, "earth", and ergon, "work". Saint George, a soldier martyr and legendary dragon slayer, is the patron saint of England, Georgia and many other places, and his fame spread the name throughout Europe. Six British kings have been named George, as was George Washington, the first president of the United States. George is dependable, warm and unpretentious, a classic that has come back into fashion with parents who appreciate traditional names. Georgie is an affectionate diminutive.
Popularity over time
George has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 146 different years. Its best national rank was #4 in 1881, and the most babies received it in 1921, when 27,476 were named George. In 2025, 2,848 babies were named George, and it ranked #126 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #6 in 1920, #20 in 1950, #60 in 1980, #130 in 2000, #165 in 2010, and #126 in 2025. Of the 1,487,297 US boys named George since records began, 18% were born in the 1920s, its biggest decade. The 1940s come next, with 209,013 babies. Since 2010, 45,068 more have been named George.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Arthur and Albert.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, George ranked highest in District of Columbia, Minnesota, and Maine.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| District of Columbia | #10 | 33 |
| Minnesota | #59 | 90 |
| Maine | #63 | 18 |
| Massachusetts | #66 | 97 |
| New Hampshire | #69 | 22 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
George is usually pronounced JAWRJ, with one syllable. It has six letters, starts with G and ends in “-ge”.
Middle names for George
A few middle names that flow with George: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for George
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name George mean?
George is a Greek name that means “farmer”.
What is the origin of the name George?
George has Greek roots. George comes from the Greek Georgios, from georgos, "farmer" or "earth-worker", combining ge, "earth", and ergon, "work".
Is George a popular name?
Yes. George ranked #126 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce George?
George is usually pronounced JAWRJ. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings