A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Geo since 1880
Babies named Geo per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2022, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Geo's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 129 |
| 1890s | 105 |
| 1900s | 126 |
| 1910s | 219 |
| 1920s | 161 |
| 1930s | 21 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 12 |
| 1990s | 16 |
| 2000s | 41 |
| 2010s | 209 |
| 2020s | 269 |
Meaning & origin
Geo is a rare masculine name that serves as a concise short form of George. It first appeared on U.S. records in 1880, but reached its highest popularity in 1889, ranking 3,036th in 2025. After a long decline in the early 20th century, Geo has been slowly rising since 2005. It is most commonly used in Florida. As a nickname turned given name, Geo shares the classic, grounded feel of George while offering a more modern, streamlined alternative.
Geo is a diminutive of George, which derives from the Greek name Geōrgios, from geōrgos meaning farmer or earthworker. The name George has been used in English since the Middle Ages, and Geo emerged as a colloquial short form in the 19th century, especially in the United States.
Where Geo is most popular
Births per 100,000 boys by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Sibling names for Geo
Names that share Geo's style, for a brother or sister.
