Name meaning & stats
George
George means “farmer” (Ancient Greek origin). 726,052 US babies since 1940, peak 1947. Notable Georges are 1.2× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“farmer”
Ancient GreekWell documented
From Greek georgos, “earth worker”.
In US birth records
Peak year: 1947
726,052 US babies were named George between 1940 and 2025.
Where Georges end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Politician | 1.1× | High · 200 people |
| Footballer | 1.2× | High · 197 people |
| Professor | 1.2× | High · 134 people |
| NFL-style footballer | 0.8× | High · 124 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Georges show up 1.2× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
George has a surprise career: 1.8×
Spelling family
George is the main spelling
- George 100%
- Georg <1%
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1947)