Georg

Q: What is the origin of Georg?

Georg is of German origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: How popular is the name Georg?

According to the latest SSA data, Georg is currently ranked #999999 in the United States. The popularity of this name has evolved over the past century based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Q: Is Georg a boy name?

Georg is traditionally a boy name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

male

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Earth Worker"

Georg is a German form of George, originating in Greek and referring to a worker of the earth.

Themes:variantgreekagriculturalclassic

Nature Natural Unique Rare

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This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Georg

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Unranked

Georg did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Georg Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Georg.

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Baby Name Lists That Include Georg

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Georg mean?

Georg means "Earth Worker". Georg is a German form of George, originating in Greek and referring to a worker of the earth.

What is the origin of Georg?

Georg is of German origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Georg?

According to the latest SSA data, Georg is currently not ranked in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Georg a boy name?

Georg is traditionally a boy name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Georg?

Popular nicknames for Georg include georgie, georgy, geor, geoy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Georg?

There are many names similar to Georg in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginGerman, Greek

Syllables1

Length5 letters

Trend→ Stable

Starts withG

Sibling Ideas

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