How Many People Are Named George?

Curious about how common the name George is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 1,494,369
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 221 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 1,494,369 people in the United States are estimated to share the name George.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 221 people has this name.

This classification places George in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for George

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 221 people

Total Count

1,494,369

Top 1%

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,484,412
Female: 9,957

Predicted Gender

Female

Age Information

Average Age: 85

  • Young (<30) 79,607
  • Adult (30–60) 175,959
  • Old (>60) 1,238,803

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 66.7%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,865
  • Alabama 30,535
  • Arkansas 15,864
  • Arizona 8,712
  • California 80,659
  • Colorado 11,573
  • Connecticut 20,551
  • DC 9,897
  • Delaware 4,245
  • Florida 31,411
  • Georgia 40,183
  • Hawaii 6,486
  • Iowa 13,426
  • Idaho 4,028
  • Illinois 72,389
  • Indiana 27,242
  • Kansas 12,677
  • Kentucky 27,591
  • Louisiana 23,869
  • Massachusetts 50,351
  • Maryland 28,106
  • Maine 8,095
  • Michigan 45,353
  • Minnesota 17,671
  • Missouri 28,801
  • Mississippi 25,400
  • Montana 5,206
  • North Carolina 41,979
  • North Dakota 4,263
  • Nebraska 8,212
  • New Hampshire 5,563
  • New Jersey 54,796
  • New Mexico 5,841
  • Nevada 2,022
  • New York 135,562
  • Ohio 62,225
  • Oklahoma 17,243
  • Oregon 8,066
  • Pennsylvania 119,672
  • Rhode Island 8,247
  • South Carolina 26,665
  • South Dakota 3,894
  • Tennessee 28,939
  • Texas 67,052
  • Utah 5,985
  • Virginia 38,632
  • Vermont 3,415
  • Washington 14,215
  • Wisconsin 20,155
  • West Virginia 17,377
  • Wyoming 2,370
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named George?

Approximately 1,494,369 people in the United States are estimated to share the name George, based on statistical analysis.

Is George a rare name?

George is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.