George is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #7 in 2025. With 3,082 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only George in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.6 others.
Origin & Meaning
Greek — Farmer, earth-worker; patron saint of England
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UK Rank 2025
#7
US Rank #126
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About the Name George
George ranked #7 in 2025, down from its peak of #2 in 2018 — still a familiar name, but past its high point. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 30 of the last 30 years inside the UK top 100 — a mark of enduring mainstream appeal.
In terms of origin, George is rooted in Greek, where it means "Farmer, earth-worker; patron saint of England". Names with strong etymological stories tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles.
George is one of the most popular names in the UK — yet even so, another George turns up in only about 1 class in 6.
In the US it sits at #124 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
George V — George V was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions, and Emperor of India, from 6 May 1910 until his death in 1936.
George VI — George VI was King of the United Kingdom and the Dominions of the British Commonwealth from 11 December 1936 until his death in 1952.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name George
Probably not in their specific class, but possible. With around 3,082 UK babies named George per year, your child will likely be the only George in their class. In a school of 600, however, expect to find around ~1.6 others.
George has been fairly steady, ranked #7 in 2025 against #2 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #2 in 2018.
The name George has Greek origins and means "Farmer, earth-worker; patron saint of England". Names with clear etymological roots tend to age well — they carry weight beyond fashion cycles and give children a story to tell about their name.
Notable people named George include: Sam Nartey George, George II and George I. Short summaries for each appear below.
George appears in the US top 500 at #124 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
3,082
UK babies named George (2025)
~0.1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~1.6
In a school of 600
↓ 5 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name George
Around 1 class in 6 has another George
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to George
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
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George I is the name of: Patriarch George I of Alexandria (fl. 621–631) George I of Constantinople (died 686) George of Beltan (died 790) George I of Abkhazia (ruled 872/3–878/9) George I of Georgia Yuri Dolgorukiy, George I of Kiev/Russia George I of Duklja, King of Duklja George I of Bulgaria Yuri I of Galicia George I of Imereti George I, Prince of Anhalt-Dessau George VIII of Georgia, George I of Kakheti George I of Münsterberg George I of Brieg (c.
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