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George

male

Meaning

"Farmer; Earth Worker"

From Greek for earth worker, it spread via Saint George and became especially prominent in British royal naming.

BiblicalRoyalRegalNatureNaturalClassicTraditionalTimeless

Popularity History of George

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#124Top 500

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#124

George was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
+12

better than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

George Nicknames

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

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Georgie
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Baby Name Lists That Include George

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Famous Georges

  • G
    George Washington
    First President of the United States and commander of the Continental Army
  • G
    George Orwell
    English novelist and author of 1984 and Animal Farm
  • G
    George Clooney
    American actor and filmmaker

Quick Facts

OriginGreek, English
Syllables1
Length6 letters

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