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George

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Pronounced JORJ /ˈdʒɔrdʒ/High

Meaning: From Greek Georgios, from ge 'earth' plus ergon 'work' — 'farmer, tiller of the soil'. Borne by Saint George and by kings of England, it is overwhelmingly a boys' name; its use for a girl is rare and unconventional, and we note that lean clearly.Medium

In 30 seconds: George is Greek for 'farmer, earth-worker' — and overwhelmingly a boy's name. We note the lean clearly (said 'JORJ').
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Origin MediumGreek, English
MeaningFrom Greek Georgios, from ge 'earth' plus ergon 'work' — 'farmer, tiller of the soil'. Borne by Saint George and by kings of England, it is overwhelmingly a boys' name; its use for a girl is rare and unconventional, and we note that lean clearly.
U.S. rank (2024)#14009 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1927
Total births (all-time)≈ 9,957

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192718802024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

George comes from Greek Georgios, 'earth-worker, farmer'. Saint George, the dragon-slayer, carried it across Christendom, and six English kings cemented it. It has always been a boys' name; girls occasionally wear it as a nickname (Georgie) or a family name passed down. Used here for a girl, it is rare and unconventional — we note the strong boys' lean clearly (said 'JORJ').

For girls it appears only rarely in U.S. records, against very heavy boys' use. Rare here, classic there.

Did you know? George is one of the most steadfastly masculine names in English — six kings, one dragon-slaying saint. For a girl it is a bold, unconventional choice, and its heavy boys' lean is worth knowing (said 'JORJ').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — George — Greek Georgios 'earth-worker'; strong boys' lean noted

Variations

GeorgieGeorgiaGeorgina

Nicknames

GeorgieGigi

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If you like George…

Georgia— the feminine form of the same name
Georgina— the fuller feminine of George
James— another boys' classic worn by girls
Sage— lands in the same popularity range
Jane— the same classic feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name George mean?

George means 'farmer, earth-worker', from Greek ge ('earth') and ergon ('work').

How do you pronounce George?

It's said JORJ /ˈdʒɔrdʒ/ — one syllable.

Is George a boy or girl name?

George is overwhelmingly a boy's name. Its use for a girl is rare and unconventional — we note that lean clearly. Georgia and Georgina are the usual feminine forms.

How popular is George?

George is very rare for girls in the U.S., while remaining a long-standing classic for boys.

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