Name Legacy

George

Recorded 1880–2025 · United States

George was most popular in 1921, when 27,682 American babies were given the name — ranking #10 that year. In 2025 it ranked #223, with 2,853 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 1,497,260 people named George.

Most popular in1921
Rank that year#10
Births that year27,682
Total since 18801,497,260

George over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks George’s peak in 1921. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

Origin

Greek · "farmer, worker of the earth"

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org