Total births
920
Boys' name · since 1884
Geroge
Geroge has 920 recorded births since 1884 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1985 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 920
- total births
- 1884–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
Geroge is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 920 have been recorded since 1884.
Social Security Administration records show Geroge recorded 920 times among boys since 1884, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1884 to 2012.
- 920 total births
- 1884–2012 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 23% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
920 boys have been named Geroge since 1884, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 2012.
- 920
- total births
- 1884–2012
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 23%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
23% of everyone ever named Geroge was born in this single decade.
1985
Single peak year
31 babies were named Geroge in 1985 - its busiest year on record.
Geroge's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Geroge's SSA record in two at 1956 and the more recent half accounts for 66% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 34%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1884, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1985 peak of 31, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Geroge at a glance
Last recorded 2012Peak year
1985
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1884
Geroge popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1884–2012
- Peak year (1985)
- 31
- Annual births at peak, across 129 years of records
Geroge by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Geroge's strongest decade.
213 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 23% of all-time use.
Geroge births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1880s 5
1880s
5 births
- 1900s 5
1900s
5 births
- 1910s 78
1910s
78 births
- 1920s 72
1920s
72 births
- 1930s 49
1930s
49 births
- 1940s 61
1940s
61 births
- 1950s 66
1950s
66 births
- 1960s
1960s
115 births
- 1970s
1970s
182 births
- 1980s
1980s
213 births
- 1990s 64
1990s
64 births
- 2000s 5
2000s
5 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 213 births (23% of all-time use).
How Geroge compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Geroge's total volume
Geroge vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Geroge by state
Where Geroge concentrates geographically, total births since 1884
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 33 | 3.6% |
| #2 | New York | | 6 | 0.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
California share of Geroge's total US births 3.6%
Even split
33 of 920 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geroge? ▼
Geroge has been given to 920 babies in the U.S. since 1884, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2012. 31 babies were born in 1985, its single highest year.
When was Geroge most popular? ▼
Geroge was most popular in the 1980s decade with 213 total births. The single peak year was 1985.
Where is Geroge most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geroge are California (33 births), New York (6 births), New Jersey (5 births).
How long has the name Geroge been used? ▼
Records for Geroge go back to 1884, giving 129 years of history through 2012.
What names are similar to Geroge? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gerald, Gerard, Gerardo, Gerry, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Geroge's data
- Geroge's decade-level peak was the 1980s (213 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Geroges (33 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Geroge
Nearby Names Like Geroge
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Geroge
Gerald Boy
#1171 448,966 births
Gerard Boy
#1532 58,820 births
Gerardo Boy
#595 55,015 births
Gerry Boy
#8351 14,468 births
German Boy
#1652 10,290 births
Compare Geroge side by side: Geroge vs Gerald Geroge vs Gerard Geroge vs Gerardo
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1884–2012 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Geroge: Baby Name Since 1884 - 920 Births, Peak 1985." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geroge. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Geroge draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.