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Why parents love George- George Washington is America's founding father — the first president.
- Prince George will be a future king of England.
- Six British kings bore the name — massive royal pedigree.
- George Clooney defines modern charm.
- Two syllables with a solid, dignified sound: JORJ.
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The vibe of George
Washingtonfarmerprincesix-kingsClooneyfounding-fatherthroneearth-worker
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Origin & history of George
Greek geōrgos (earth worker/farmer)
→ Latin Georgius
→ English George
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English / Greek / Amish roots
George comes from the Greek geōrgos meaning earth worker or farmer. Saint George, patron saint of England, slew the dragon in legend. George Washington (1732–1799) was the first US President and Father of the Nation. Six kings of Great Britain bore the name. Prince George of Cambridge (born 2013) is the future king. George Clooney is Hollywood's most charming leading man.
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First recorded
Earliest known use: Saint George, patron saint of England, died c. 303 AD; six kings of Great Britain.
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Today
George remains a beloved choice, ranking #130 in the US. 1,494,369 babies have been named George since 1880.
◈ Sources: Behind the Name, Oxford Dictionary of First Names, Britannica, SSA data
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How popular is George?
1921
peak year
George appears in U.S. registration data going all the way back to 1880, when records begin. Its popularity climbed over the following decades. In 1921, 27,476 babies were given the name — making it the #6 most popular name in the United States that year. Today it sits around #130, with roughly 2,963 babies named George each year. George's usage has held roughly steady recently. In total, around 1,494,369 babies have been registered with this name since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations
1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
27,476
Babies named in peak year
(ranked #6)
(ranked #6)
2,963
Avg. per year
(last decade)
(last decade)
29,630
Total registrations
last 10 years
last 10 years
1,494,369
All-time total
(since 1880)
(since 1880)
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Numerology of George3
Life path number
The Creator
Creativity, joy and self-expression.
George's Life Path 4 is the builder's number — farming nations from the ground up. People named George tend to be solid, dependable, and capable of building things that last centuries.
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Builds nations✦
Solid dependability◈
Farmer-to-throne◎
Dragon-slaying courage♡
Father-of-countryG7
E5
O6
R9
G7
E5
Sum: 39 → Life path 3
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Personality of George✨
Bright & creative
Imaginative, expressive, endlessly inventive.
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Magnetic warmth
Their laugh is contagious. People love being near them.
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Eternal optimist
Even in dark moments they find the light.
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Storyteller
They can describe anything and make it fascinating.
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