George name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning, origin, similar names and Australian ranking history.
The name George
Story and style
George is a distinctive name for boys.
For parents, George is easy to imagine in everyday life: simple enough for a child, but still polished enough to grow with them.
At a glance
The quick version
Best rank19th in 2023
Listed years17/18 years
TrendRising
First listed2008
StyleFamiliar, Rising
Length6 letters
More about George
Background notes
What style of name is George?
George feels familiar and rising. It sits naturally beside names like Arthur: names that feel related in sound, style or popularity.
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George ranking history in Australia
Published national top-100 ranking by year
George has risen strongly in Australia. Its most recent listed rank was 26th in 2025, keeping it comfortably inside the current top 30 for boys.
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 26th |
| 2024 | 30th |
| 2023 | 19th |
| 2022 | 24th |
| 2021 | 36th |
| 2020 | 28th |
| 2019 | 30th |
| 2018 | 39th |
| 2017 | 37th |
| 2016 | 46th |
| 2015 | 47th |
| 2014 | 57th |
| 2013 | 90th |
| 2012 | 67th |
| 2011 | 92nd |
| 2010 | 74th |
| 2009 | Not in top 100 |
| 2008 | 92nd |