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How Many People Are Named George?
Estimated people named George living in the U.S. today
583,808
Gender distribution
99% male · 1% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 1,494,369
- Peak year: 1921 (27,682 births)
- Estimated living today: 583,808
George by age group — who carries the name today?
George popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name George
George has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 1,494,369 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 583,808 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 585 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Georges you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named George in the US?
An estimated 583,808 people named George are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes George common — about 1 in 585 Americans.
Is George a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, George is 99% male and 1% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was George most popular?
George peaked in 1921, when 27,682 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name George?
George ranks #67 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).