Boy
George
farmer, earthworker
About George
Timeless strength characterizes this enduring classic. Centuries of use have proven its remarkable staying power and universal appeal. The single syllable packs substantial weight, conveying authority and reliability without ostentation. This name has adorned kings, presidents, scientists, and artists, demonstrating its versatility across all fields and temperaments. Parents who choose this embrace tradition while making a surprisingly distinctive choice in an era of invented names and creative spellings. The strong consonants create a solid, dependable sound—exactly the qualities the name suggests. Consider its international recognition, transcending language barriers while maintaining consistent identity. The simplicity offers elegance that complex alternatives cannot match. It resists trends, never feeling dated despite its long history. The name suggests steadiness, wisdom, and competence—qualities that inspire confidence in others. Its straightforward nature eliminates pronunciation and spelling issues entirely. This choice reflects parents who value substance over flash, heritage over novelty. The name provides a solid foundation upon which your son can build his unique identity without the name itself demanding excessive attention.
Popularity of the Name George
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #5 | ||||
| 1881 | #4 | ||||
| 1882 | #4 | ||||
| 1883 | #5 | ||||
| 1884 | #4 | ||||
| 1885 | #4 | ||||
| 1886 | #4 | ||||
| 1887 | #4 | ||||
| 1888 | #4 | ||||
| 1889 | #4 | ||||
| 1890 | #4 | ||||
| 1891 | #4 | ||||
| 1892 | #4 | ||||
| 1893 | #4 | ||||
| 1894 | #4 | ||||
| 1895 | #4 | ||||
| 1896 | #4 | ||||
| 1897 | #4 | ||||
| 1898 | #4 | ||||
| 1899 | #4 | ||||
| 1900 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1901 | #4 | #3 | |||
| 1902 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1903 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1904 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1905 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1906 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1907 | #4 | #3 | |||
| 1908 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1909 | #4 | #4 | |||
| 1910 | #5 | #4 | |||
| 1911 | #4 | #3 | |||
| 1912 | #6 | #4 | |||
| 1913 | #6 | #4 | |||
| 1914 | #6 | #4 | |||
| 1915 | #6 | #4 | |||
| 1916 | #7 | #4 | |||
| 1917 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1918 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1919 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1920 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1921 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1922 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1923 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1924 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1925 | #6 | #5 | |||
| 1926 | #6 | #6 | |||
| 1927 | #7 | #5 | |||
| 1928 | #8 | #8 | |||
| 1929 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1930 | #8 | #13 | |||
| 1931 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1932 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1933 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1934 | #8 | #12 | |||
| 1935 | #8 | #15 | |||
| 1936 | #9 | #15 | |||
| 1937 | #10 | #15 | |||
| 1938 | #11 | #19 | |||
| 1939 | #11 | #18 | |||
| 1940 | #11 | #24 | |||
| 1941 | #13 | #27 | |||
| 1942 | #14 | #29 | |||
| 1943 | #14 | #30 | |||
| 1944 | #14 | #37 | |||
| 1945 | #15 | #36 | |||
| 1946 | #16 | #40 | |||
| 1947 | #16 | #39 | |||
| 1948 | #16 | #43 | |||
| 1949 | #18 | #46 | |||
| 1950 | #20 | #49 | |||
| 1951 | #22 | #51 | |||
| 1952 | #22 | #52 | |||
| 1953 | #22 | #56 | |||
| 1954 | #24 | #50 | |||
| 1955 | #26 | #61 | |||
| 1956 | #27 | #53 | |||
| 1957 | #29 | #61 | |||
| 1958 | #31 | #66 | |||
| 1959 | #32 | #59 | |||
| 1960 | #33 | #61 | |||
| 1961 | #31 | #66 | |||
| 1962 | #32 | #63 | |||
| 1963 | #34 | #72 | |||
| 1964 | #33 | #76 | #52 | ||
| 1965 | #34 | #68 | #57 | ||
| 1966 | #37 | #75 | #55 | ||
| 1967 | #36 | #80 | #64 | ||
| 1968 | #36 | #87 | #63 | ||
| 1969 | #38 | #77 | #72 | ||
| 1970 | #40 | #89 | #77 | ||
| 1971 | #42 | #91 | #74 | ||
| 1972 | #44 | #89 | #81 | ||
| 1973 | #46 | #90 | #87 | ||
| 1974 | #49 | #82 | #86 | ||
| 1975 | #53 | #93 | #96 | ||
| 1976 | #53 | #93 | #92 | ||
| 1977 | #57 | #94 | #105 | ||
| 1978 | #58 | #60 | #100 | ||
| 1979 | #57 | #97 | #99 | ||
| 1980 | #60 | #81 | #96 | ||
| 1981 | #61 | #67 | #103 | ||
| 1982 | #62 | #71 | #109 | ||
| 1983 | #65 | #64 | #97 | ||
| 1984 | #68 | #52 | #109 | ||
| 1985 | #72 | #63 | #125 | ||
| 1986 | #74 | #68 | #105 | ||
| 1987 | #77 | #66 | #117 | ||
| 1988 | #78 | #68 | #122 | ||
| 1989 | #79 | #62 | #105 | ||
| 1990 | #79 | #51 | #159 | ||
| 1991 | #87 | #56 | #147 | #123 | |
| 1992 | #95 | #44 | #137 | #152 | |
| 1993 | #104 | #45 | #134 | #133 | |
| 1994 | #110 | #57 | #137 | #146 | |
| 1995 | #115 | #54 | #161 | #165 | |
| 1996 | #118 | #43 | #144 | #174 | |
| 1997 | #121 | #20 | #43 | #128 | #149 |
| 1998 | #125 | #19 | #35 | #159 | #160 |
| 1999 | #123 | #19 | #40 | #134 | #168 |
| 2000 | #130 | #20 | #30 | #141 | #169 |
| 2001 | #129 | #18 | #33 | #141 | #160 |
| 2002 | #131 | #20 | #29 | #108 | #159 |
| 2003 | #138 | #21 | #33 | #109 | #163 |
| 2004 | #146 | #19 | #32 | #154 | #156 |
| 2005 | #139 | #20 | #30 | #133 | #155 |
| 2006 | #153 | #18 | #30 | #121 | #172 |
| 2007 | #148 | #14 | #32 | #140 | #156 |
| 2008 | #155 | #12 | #30 | #131 | #159 |
| 2009 | #163 | #12 | #34 | #131 | #170 |
| 2010 | #165 | #12 | #37 | #139 | #154 |
| 2011 | #165 | #14 | #31 | #123 | #169 |
| 2012 | #166 | #13 | #25 | #118 | #160 |
| 2013 | #157 | #11 | #34 | #115 | #143 |
| 2014 | #135 | #10 | #24 | #103 | #124 |
| 2015 | #135 | #6 | #15 | #90 | #129 |
| 2016 | #126 | #4 | #12 | #94 | #100 |
| 2017 | #125 | #3 | #7 | #88 | #107 |
| 2018 | #127 | #2 | #5 | #75 | #114 |
| 2019 | #120 | #2 | #6 | #67 | #94 |
| 2020 | #132 | #3 | #6 | #82 | #113 |
| 2021 | #134 | #3 | #5 | #85 | #108 |
| 2022 | #142 | #5 | #7 | #91 | #114 |
| 2023 | #136 | #6 | #7 | #109 | #103 |
| 2024 | #123 | #6 | #4 | #91 | #91 |
| 2025 | #126 | #7 | #4 | #119 | #99 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name George
Names Similar to George
Nicknames for George
- Geo
- Georgie
- Gee
- Geordy
Famous People Named George
| George Washington | First President of the United States |
| George Clooney | Actor |
| George Orwell | Author |
| George Lucas | Filmmaker |
| George R.R. Martin | Author |
| George Harrison | Musician |
| George W. Bush | 43rd President of the United States |
| George H.W. Bush | 41st President of the United States |
| George Takei | Actor |
| George Foreman | Boxer |
| George Michael | Musician |
| George Bernard Shaw | Playwright |
| George Carlin | Comedian |
| George Strait | Musician |
| George Lopez | Comedian |
| George Ezra | Singer-songwriter |
| George C. Scott | Actor |
| George Best | Footballer |
| George Weah | Footballer |
| George RR Martin | Author |
Characters Named George
| George Costanza | Seinfeld |
| George Bailey | It's a Wonderful Life |
| George Weasley | Harry Potter series |
| George Kirk | Star Trek |
| George Knightley | Emma by Jane Austen |
| George Milton | Of Mice and Men |
| George Banks | Mary Poppins |
| George O'Malley | Grey's Anatomy |
| George Lass | Dead Like Me |
| George Jefferson | The Jeffersons |
| George McFly | Back to the Future |
| George Hearst | Deadwood |
| George Stark | The Dark Half by Stephen King |
| George Jetson | The Jetsons |
| George Hightower | Tower of Terror |
| George Stacy | Spider-Man comics |
| George Cooper Jr. | The Big Bang Theory |
| George Sanderson | Monsters, Inc |