George is one of the most popular baby names in the UK, ranked #6 in 2024. With 3,257 babies given this name, your child will likely be the only George in their class — but in a school of 600, expect around ~1.7 others.
Origin & Meaning
Greek — Farmer, earth-worker; patron saint of England
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UK Rank 2024
#6
US Rank #124
About the Name George
George is holding steady in the rankings at #6. It reached its peak of #2 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — the hallmark of a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has spent 21 of the last 29 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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #124 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name George
Probably not in their specific class, but possible. With around 3,257 UK babies named George per year, your child will likely be the only George in his class. In a school of 600, however, expect to find around ~1.7 others.
George has held a stable position around #6 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #2 in 2019 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
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 — Samuel Nartey George is a Ghanaian politician.; George II — George II is the name of: George II of Antioch (seventh century AD) George II of Armenia (late ninth century) George II of Abkhazia (916–960) Patriarch George...; George I — George I is the name of: Patriarch George I of Alexandria (fl..
George appears in the US top 500 at #124 in 2024 — moderately popular in America, though less so than in the UK.
3,257
UK babies named George (2024)
~0.1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~1.7
In a school of 600
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Rank change (last 5 years)
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In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name George
Likely around 1 other George in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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