Jorge
Jorge is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Earth-worker or farmer.
Origin and history
Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the Greek name George. Derived from the Greek elements meaning earth-worker or farmer, the name carries a long classical history. In the United States, it has been a consistently popular masculine name for decades, regularly appearing in the top 300.
Popularity in the United States
139,476 babies in the United States have been named Jorge since 1880. It ranks #243 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #284.
States where it is most popular
- CA (34 %)
- TX (24.9 %)
- NY (6.5 %)
- FL (6.2 %)
- IL (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 83 |
| 1920-1930 | 369 |
| 1930-1940 | 456 |
| 1940-1950 | 1,094 |
| 1950-1960 | 3,332 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,131 |
| 1970-1980 | 14,640 |
| 1980-1990 | 21,741 |
| 1990-2000 | 32,729 |
| 2000-2010 | 33,028 |
| 2010-2019 | 17,708 |
| 2020-2029 | 7,165 |
Famous people named Jorge
- Jorge Ramos: Journalist, News Anchor
- Jorge Luis Borges: Writer, Poet
- Jorge Posada: Baseball Player
Nicknames
Jorgito, Jor
Fun facts
- The name traces back to the Greek name Georgios, formed from 'ge' (earth) and 'ergon' (work).
- Jorge has accumulated over 130,000 U.S. birth records since 1880, maintaining a steady presence in the top 300 names.