Holding steady.
Popularity of Gorge since 1880
Babies named Gorge per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1975, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gorge's real moment was 1900.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 10 |
| 1900s | 14 |
| 1910s | 81 |
| 1920s | 149 |
| 1930s | 139 |
| 1940s | 153 |
| 1950s | 210 |
| 1960s | 287 |
| 1970s | 477 |
| 1980s | 459 |
| 1990s | 370 |
| 2000s | 212 |
| 2010s | 37 |
| 2020s | 6 |
Meaning & origin
Gorge is an exceptionally rare name that appeared sporadically in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name never ranked in the top 1000, and its highest recorded year was 1900. Since then, it has not been in use, making it one of the most obscure names in the Social Security database. The name's origins are unclear, though it may be a variant of George or a short form of other names. Given its extreme rarity, Gorge remains a historical curiosity rather than a viable modern choice.
The name Gorge is extremely rare and of uncertain origin. It may be a variant spelling of George, which derives from Greek 'georgos' meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker', or a diminutive of longer names like Gorgias. Its use in the United States was minimal, with only a few recorded instances in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Sibling names for Gorge
Names that share Gorge's style, for a brother or sister.
