George is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.
| Country | Births on record |
|---|---|
| United States since 1880 | 1,497,260 births |
| England & Wales since 1996 | 120,228 births |
| Ireland since 1964 | 3,683 births |
Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.
Babies named George per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1921 (27,682/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 2016 (5,263/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1964 (115/yr).
George reached its peak in 1921, when it was the #10 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1920s name.
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