Data-driven popularity statistics, SSA rankings, and historical trends for the name George.
National Rank (2025)
#126
All-Time Peak Rank
#4 (1881)
Total U.S. Births
1,487,297
Unisex Distribution99.3% Boy / 0.7% GirlBalance: Overwhelmingly Male
💡 The George Vibe: This choice is considered a Perennial Favorite. A historic staple that has maintained dominant national popularity for over half a century.
📖 The Story Behind George
According to SSA data, George achieved its highest historical rank of #4 in 1881. Its highest annual registration volume occurred in 1921 with 27,476 babies. Between 2015 and 2025, modern registrations have decreased by 6.7%. Overall, the name has maintained a ranked presence for 146 consecutive years.
📊 Factual Timeline & Current Trajectory (1880 – 2025)
Watch how the absolute registration footprint of the name George scaled historically over the last century:
5-Year Trajectory Velocity
Stable
10-Year Decadal Shift Change
-6.7% Decline
18801920196020002025
📈 Popularity Milestones & Volatility
Busiest Year on Record27,476Births in 1921
Years in Top 100
113yrs
Registry Appearance Streak
146Years
Historical VolatilityModerately Volatile
Decade-by-Decade Registration Volumes
1880s:47,651
1890s:43,358
1900s:43,589
1910s:176,609
1920s:261,945
1930s:192,289
1940s:209,013
1950s:181,031
1960s:113,023
1970s:64,757
1980s:45,712
1990s:35,246
2000s:28,006
2010s:28,407
2020s:16,661
📐 Sound & Spelling Structure
Phonetic SyllablesGeorge
Letter Count6 Letters
Spelling ComplexityModerate
Linguistic Profile Narrative: Longer than 25.7% of SSA names. Starts with G, a letter used by only 2.3% of SSA names.
🛠️ Rhythm & Cadence Engine
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