Holding steady.
Popularity of Georg since 1915
Babies named Georg per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1963, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Georg's real moment was 1917.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 33 |
| 1920s | 46 |
| 1930s | 17 |
| 1940s | 34 |
| 1950s | 54 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 63 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 24 |
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 11 |
Meaning & origin
Georg is the German and Scandinavian form of George, a classic name with a long lineage. Its first recorded use in the United States dates to 1915, with a peak in popularity during 1917. Though it has never been among the top ranks nationally, it has maintained a stable trajectory over the decades, reflecting its consistent but modest appeal in German-American and Nordic-American communities. The name's enduring presence is rooted in Saint George, the legendary dragon slayer, and several European kings who bore variants of the name. Georg offers a cultural alternative to the more common English George, appealing to families honoring Germanic or Scandinavian heritage.
Georg is the German and Scandinavian form of George, derived from the Greek Georgios, itself from georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name spread through the veneration of Saint George, and was borne by several kings of England and other European monarchs, ensuring its widespread use across Germanic and Nordic countries.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Schorsch, Görg, Jörg
Sibling names for Georg
Names that share Georg's style, for a brother or sister.
