George
George is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth-worker or farmer.
Origin and history
George is traditionally a masculine name derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'earth-worker' or 'farmer'. Although predominantly used for males, it has a long history of rare usage for females in the United States. Today, it remains extremely uncommon for American girls, occasionally chosen as a unisex or classic family name.
Popularity in the United States
9,963 babies in the United States have been named George since 1880. It ranks #1648 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2075.
States where it is most popular
- TX (13.3 %)
- NY (11 %)
- PA (8.5 %)
- GA (5.5 %)
- IL (5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 329 |
| 1890-1900 | 345 |
| 1900-1910 | 335 |
| 1910-1920 | 1,096 |
| 1920-1930 | 2,060 |
| 1930-1940 | 1,602 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,276 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,023 |
| 1960-1970 | 749 |
| 1970-1980 | 510 |
| 1980-1990 | 369 |
| 1990-2000 | 136 |
| 2000-2010 | 74 |
| 2010-2019 | 33 |
| 2020-2029 | 26 |
Famous people named George
- George Eliot: Novelist, Poet
Nicknames
Georgie, Geo
Fun facts
- The name originates from the Greek elements 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work).
- Though far more common for boys, nearly 10,000 females in the United States have received the name George since 1880.