Geo
Geo is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth or farmer, often serving as a short form of George or prefix derived from Greek 'ge'.
Origin and history
Geo originated as a short form of George or Geoffrey, or directly from the Greek root referring to the Earth. In the United States, it is a modern, concise choice used both as an independent given name and a nickname. Its usage has grown slightly in recent years while remaining relatively rare.
Popularity in the United States
1,308 babies in the United States have been named Geo since 1880. It ranks #3398 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1658.
States where it is most popular
- CA (67 %)
- TX (11.6 %)
- IL (6.3 %)
- FL (5.4 %)
- WA (5.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 129 |
| 1890-1900 | 105 |
| 1900-1910 | 126 |
| 1910-1920 | 219 |
| 1920-1930 | 161 |
| 1930-1940 | 21 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 12 |
| 1990-2000 | 16 |
| 2000-2010 | 41 |
| 2010-2019 | 209 |
| 2020-2029 | 269 |
Famous people named Geo
- Geo Bogza: Poet, Journalist
Fun facts
- The name shares its root with the prefix 'geo-', used globally in words like geography and geology to mean Earth.
- Geo reflects the contemporary U.S. preference for concise, three-letter first names that work well as standalone names.