How Many People Are Named Georg?
Complete statistics for the name Georg: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Georg, a very rare male name, has only 335 people bearing it in the US today, making up just 1 in 983,615 Americans. The majority, 52%, are over 60, giving it an older generation skew.
📖 Meaning & Origin
With a life-path number of 7, Georg embodies introspection and spiritual growth.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 62All 496 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1963Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Rising
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Georg Through the Generations
Georg's journey through the generations shows a steady presence but with a notable peak in 1963 when 15 babies were given this name. Today, it's still rising in popularity, bridging the gap between classic and modern choices. With an average age of 62, Georg is predominantly found among the older crowd, with 70 under 30, 167 aged 30-60, and 259 over 60.
⭐ Famous People Named Georg
Georg is a male given name in mostly Northern European countries and may refer to:…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Georg's Greek roots
📄 About the Name Georg
How Many People Have the Name Georg?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 554 people in the United States currently share the name Georg. That works out to roughly 1 in every 598,284 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Georg a Common or Rare Name?
Georg is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Georg in SSA data, approximately 99% are male and 1% are female.
When Was Georg Most Popular?
The name Georg reached peak popularity in 1963, with 15 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Georg?
Approximately 554 people named Georg live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 554. That works out to roughly 1 in 598,284 Americans.
Is Georg a rare name?
Georg is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 598,284 Americans has this name.
What does the name Georg mean?
The meaning and origin of Georg are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Georg more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 99% of people named Georg are male and 1% are female.
When was Georg most popular?
Georg peaked in 1963 with 15 births that year. Current trend: Rising.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.