GEORGE
The meaning of the unisex name George is FARMER. IN MEDIEVAL LEGEND ST. GEORGE: (THE KNIGHT WHO BECAME PATRON SAINT OF ENGLAND) STRUGGLED WITH A FIRE-BREATHING DRAGON SYMBOLIZING THE DEVIL..
Details on GEORGE:
- Gender:
- Unisex
- Meaning(s):
- Farmer. in medieval legend st. george: (the knight who became patron saint of england) struggled with a fire-breathing dragon symbolizing the devil
- Popularity for Boy:
- 212th in the USA (top 5%)
- Popularity for Girl:
- 26,000th in the USA (bottom 35%)
- Origin(s)
- Themes / lists:
Latest USA SSA birth information:
2,890 births
GEORGE as a BOY in 2024
6 births
GEORGE as a GIRL in 2024
The meaning(s) of GEORGE:
The name George is a Shakespearean baby name. In Shakespearean the meaning of the name George is: Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV.
The name George is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name George is: Henry VI, Part 2' George Bevis. 'King Henry the Sixth, Part III' George, son of Richard Plantagenet and afterwards Duke of Clarence. 'King Richard III', George, Duke of Clarence, brother to Edward IV.
The name George is an English baby name. In English the meaning of the name George is: Farmer. In medieval legend St. George: (the knight who became patron saint of England) struggled with a fire-breathing dragon symbolizing the Devil.
The name George is a Greek baby name. In Greek the meaning of the name George is: From 'georgos' meaning tiller of the soil, or farmer. Famous bearer: St George, patron saint of England, who struggled with a fire breathing dragon symbolizing the devil.
USA SSA birth(s) for GEORGE:
Here is the latest 16 years from USA social security list of total babies born with the name GEORGE
GEORGE as a boy
| Year | Boy Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 2890 births |
| 2023 | 2694 births |
| 2022 | 2637 births |
| 2021 | 2795 births |
| 2020 | 2771 births |
| 2019 | 3195 births |
| 2018 | 3083 births |
| 2017 | 3151 births |
| 2016 | 3299 births |
| 2015 | 3048 births |
| 2014 | 3001 births |
| 2013 | 2547 births |
| 2012 | 2333 births |
| 2011 | 2316 births |
| 2010 | 2370 births |
| 2009 | 2380 births |
GEORGE as a girl
| Year | Girl Births |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 6 births |
| 2021 | 7 births |
| 2020 | 7 births |
| 2019 | 8 births |
| 2016 | 6 births |
| 2012 | 5 births |
| 2011 | 7 births |
| 2010 | 7 births |
| 2009 | 6 births |
| 2007 | 9 births |
| 2006 | 7 births |
| 2005 | 8 births |
| 2004 | 14 births |
| 2003 | 5 births |
| 2002 | 9 births |
| 2001 | 9 births |
About the name GEORGE
George, a name steeped in history and warmth, finds its roots in the Greek word "georgos," meaning "farmer" or "earthworker," symbolizing a connection to the land and the nurturing of life. This timeless name carries with it a legacy of strength and reliability, often associated with figures of leadership and valor, such as St. George, the dragon-slayer, a symbol of courage across many cultures. George is cherished in various forms across the globe, embraced by English-speaking nations like the United Kingdom and the United States, where it has graced the halls of royalty and common folk alike. In its Spanish variant, Jorge, it resonates in Latin America and Spain, while in Russia, Georgiy captures the heart with its noble connotations. With its friendly, approachable sound, George feels like a warm hug, a name that evokes images of green fields and steadfast roots, making it a delightful choice for parents wishing to bestow a sense of stability and connection to the earth upon their child.
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