Geore
A Bulgarian masculine name meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker".
Name Census estimates that about 0 living Americans carry the first name Geore. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Geore today is around 0 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Geore births was 1918 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Geore. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Geore. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
0
~ - Americans
Peak year
1918
5 babies that year
Average age
-
1918 SSA rank
#4,417
Tracked since 1918
Popularity
Geore: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Geore by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Geore during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Geore
The name Geore has its roots in the ancient Greek language, originating from the word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." This connection to agriculture and the land suggests that the name may have been common among rural communities in ancient Greece.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Geore can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who lived from 428 BC to 348 BC. In his work "The Republic," Plato mentions a character named Geore, although little is known about the significance of this reference.
During the Byzantine era, which spanned from the 4th to the 15th century, the name Geore gained popularity among the Greek-speaking populations of the Eastern Roman Empire. It was often associated with individuals involved in agricultural or rural pursuits.
In the Middle Ages, the name Geore appeared in various historical records and documents across the Greek-speaking regions of the Mediterranean. One notable figure was Geore Akropolites, a 13th-century Byzantine historian and statesman who served as the governor of the Byzantine territory in modern-day Turkey.
As the centuries passed, the name Geore continued to be used in Greek communities, although its popularity waxed and waned over time. In the 18th century, a Greek Orthodox monk named Geore Kalistratos played a significant role in preserving ancient Greek manuscripts and promoting education in the region.
Another remarkable individual bearing the name Geore was Geore Seferis, a Greek poet and diplomat who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1963 for his eminent lyrical writing. Born in 1900 in Smyrna (modern-day Izmir, Turkey), Seferis' poetry explored themes of exile, identity, and the enduring legacy of Greek culture.
It is worth noting that while the name Geore has ancient Greek roots, it has been adapted and used in various forms across different cultures and languages over the centuries, often reflecting the influence of Greek civilization and language on other regions and societies.
People
Geore + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Geore as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Geore: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Geore?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 0 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Geore going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about - US residents.
Is Geore a common name?
We classify Geore as "Very Rare". It ranks above 2.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Geore most popular?
The single biggest year for Geore was 1918, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Geore is about 0 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Geore in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Geore a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Geore in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Geore still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Geore in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Geore can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Geore?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.