US Popularity:241
Origin:Greek
Meaning:Farmer; earthworker
George is a baby boy name of Greek origin. Derived from the Greek word georgos and the Greek name Georgios, this baby name means “farmer” or “earthworker.” Whether you intend to raise baby on a rustic farm or teach them about the family business, the name George can be the perfect fit. Thanks to its roots in the third century, the name George has grown worldwide, from the British royal family to the Clooneys. With a name like George, baby can have the seeds for a bright and prosperous future.
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Famous People Named George

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  • George
    Son of William and Catherine
  • George A. Romero
    Director
  • George Bernard Shaw
    Playwright
  • George Brett
    Baseball Player
  • George Clinton
    United States Vice President
  • George Clooney
    Actor
  • George Cukor
    Director
  • George Foreman
    Boxer
  • George Frideric Handel
    Composer
  • George Gallup
    Inventor
  • George Gershwin
    Composer
  • George Gervin
    Basketball Player
  • George Harrison
    Musician, Singer
  • George H. W. Bush
    United States President
  • George Lopez
    Actor
  • George Lucas
    Director
  • George M. Cohan
    Composer
  • George Michael
    Singer
  • George Mikan
    Basketball Player
  • George Nissen
    Inventor
  • George Orwell
    Author
  • George Strait
    Country Singer
  • George Wallace
    United States Governor
  • George Washington
    United States President
  • George Washington Carver
    Inventor
  • George W. Bush
    United States President

George Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:George is currently #397 on The Bump
Boy:George is currently #234 on The Bump Boy Names

U.S. Births

Overall:George is currently #241 in U.S. births
Boy:George is currently #136 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#136
in 2023
+ 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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