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George
BoyMeaning of George: Greek: 'farmer'
George is a boy's name most strongly associated with Greek naming. It has 6 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a timeless pick that has stayed popular for over a century — 133rd most popular boys' name in the United States in 2025 and 6th in England & Wales.
US rank 2025
#133
2,853 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
#6
3,257 babies in 2024
US babies since 1880
1,497,260
First recorded 1880 · peak 1921
Trend
stable
Style: classic
Popularity over time
Gender split
99% boys · 1% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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