George
5 countries#126 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when George was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
1,497,260 births recorded 1880–2025 · currently #126 · peaked in 1921 with 27,682 births
Most common in: New York, Pennsylvania, California, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
118,027 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #43 · peaked in 2016 with 5,417 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
110,837 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3 · peaked in 2016 with 5,263 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
6,124 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #50 · peaked in 1974 with 302 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
2,381 births recorded 1900–2022 · currently #1032 · peaked in 2017 with 65 births
Most common in: Martinique, Paris, Guadeloupe, Hauts-de-Seine, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
1,066 births recorded 1997–2025 · currently #34 · peaked in 2019 with 75 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
George’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #153 | — |
| 2007 | #148 | ↑5 |
| 2008 | #155 | ↓7 |
| 2009 | #163 | ↓8 |
| 2010 | #165 | ↓2 |
| 2011 | #165 | — |
| 2012 | #166 | ↓1 |
| 2013 | #157 | ↑9 |
| 2014 | #135 | ↑22 |
| 2015 | #135 | — |
| 2016 | #126 | ↑9 |
| 2017 | #124 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #127 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #120 | ↑7 |
| 2020 | #132 | ↓12 |
| 2021 | #134 | ↓2 |
| 2022 | #142 | ↓8 |
| 2023 | #136 | ↑6 |
| 2024 | #123 | ↑13 |
| 2025 | #126 | ↓3 |
Frequently asked questions about George
Is George a popular name?
Yes — George currently ranks #126 among boys’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is George more common for boys or girls?
George is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official United States birth data.
When was George most popular?
George peaked in 1921 in United States, with 27,682 recorded births that year.
Is George rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, George’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #5 in 1880 to #126 in 2025.
How many babies have been named George?
At least 1,617,668 babies have been recorded with the name George across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is George popular in more than one country?
Yes — George appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to George?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to George include Carson, Dean, Landon, Jonah.
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