Holding steady.
Popularity of Geroge since 1884
Babies named Geroge per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Geroge's real moment was 1884.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 5 |
| 1910s | 78 |
| 1920s | 72 |
| 1930s | 49 |
| 1940s | 61 |
| 1950s | 66 |
| 1960s | 115 |
| 1970s | 182 |
| 1980s | 213 |
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Geroge is an uncommon respelling of George, a name with deep historical roots. George derives from the Greek Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', and gained prominence through the cult of Saint George, the patron saint of England. The variant Geroge first appeared in 1884, the only year it was recorded in U.S. data, with a rank that year. This spelling suggests a phonetic respelling, perhaps intended to clarify pronunciation or due to a clerical error. Geroge has never achieved rank in any subsequent year, making it exceedingly rare. The name's trajectory is stable in its obscurity, with no top state concentration. For parents seeking a distinctive take on a classic name, Geroge offers a unique alternative, though it may invite confusion with the standard spelling.
Geroge is a variant spelling of George, which derives from the Greek name Georgios, from georgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name became popular throughout Christian Europe due to the veneration of Saint George, the legendary dragon-slayer and patron saint of England. The spelling Geroge is a relatively rare respelling that may arise from phonetic confusion or personal preference.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Geo, Georgie
Sibling names for Geroge
Names that share Geroge's style, for a brother or sister.
