Holding steady.
Popularity of Goerge since 1914
Babies named Goerge per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1985, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Goerge's real moment was 1916.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 18 |
| 1920s | 22 |
| 1930s | 6 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 5 |
| 1960s | 29 |
| 1970s | 44 |
| 1980s | 55 |
| 1990s | 14 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Goerge is a variant spelling of George that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1914, with its peak usage occurring in 1916. The name has remained extremely rare since then, showing no significant revival. The standard form, George, has been a staple in English-speaking countries for centuries, but this particular spelling is best understood as a historical anomaly rather than a deliberate variant. Its trajectory has been stable at extremely low usage rates, reflecting its status as an uncommon misspelling rather than an established alternative.
Goerge is a variant spelling of George, from the Greek name Georgios, derived from geōrgos meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'. The name has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the 18th century, notably in honor of several British kings. This particular spelling appears as an uncommon variant, likely resulting from a transcription error.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Goerge
Names that share Goerge's style, for a brother or sister.
