Gevorg
An Armenian masculine name derived from the Persian name Gevorg, meaning "worker" or "farmer."
Name Census estimates that about 102 living Americans carry the first name Gevorg. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gevorg today is around 17 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gevorg births was 1999 (10 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gevorg. 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.
People living today
102
~ 1 in 3,360,337 Americans
Peak year
1999
10 babies that year
Average age
17
years old
2024 SSA rank
#9,259
Tracked since 1992
Popularity
Gevorg: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gevorg from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1990s, with 36 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1990s peak, Gevorg remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gevorg 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 Gevorg during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gevorgs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Gevorg
The name Gevorg has its origins in the Armenian language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Armenian root words "ge" meaning "victory" and "vorg" meaning "heart" or "spirit." The name can be interpreted to mean "one with a victorious heart" or "victorious spirit."
In the early periods of Armenian history, the name Gevorg was closely associated with the pre-Christian mythology and folklore of the region. It was believed to hold spiritual significance and was often given to newborn boys as a symbol of strength, courage, and resilience.
As Armenia embraced Christianity in the early 4th century, the name Gevorg gained further prominence and was adopted by many Christian Armenians. It is mentioned in several ancient Armenian manuscripts and historical records, including the works of the renowned historian Movses Khorenatsi (5th century).
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gevorg can be found in the 5th century, when it was borne by Gevorg Vuzhurahapet, a prominent Armenian scholar and theologian. Another notable figure was Gevorg Marzpetuni (7th century), a renowned military commander who played a crucial role in defending Armenia against foreign invasions.
In the medieval period, the name Gevorg continued to be popular among Armenians. Gevorg Tngri (12th century) was a celebrated Armenian poet and philosopher, while Gevorg IV (13th century) was the Catholicos (head of the Armenian Apostolic Church) who played a significant role in preserving Armenian culture and faith during the Mongol invasions.
During the Renaissance period, the name Gevorg was carried by several influential figures, including Gevorg Akhverdian (1570-1627), a renowned Armenian painter and sculptor who worked in the Ottoman Empire, and Gevorg Trpiants (1672-1735), a notable Armenian poet and writer.
In more recent times, the name Gevorg has been borne by individuals such as Gevorg Bashinjagyan (1857-1925), a prominent Armenian writer and public figure, and Gevorg Ter-Gabrielyan (1899-1981), a celebrated Armenian composer and musician.
Despite its ancient roots and historical significance, the name Gevorg remains a popular choice among Armenians today, serving as a reminder of their rich cultural heritage and the enduring spirit of their nation.
People
Gevorg + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gevorg: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gevorg?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 102 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gevorg 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 1 in 3,360,337 US residents.
Is Gevorg a common name?
We classify Gevorg as "Very Rare". It ranks above 64.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 103 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gevorg most popular?
The single biggest year for Gevorg was 1999, when 10 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gevorg is about 17 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gevorg a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gevorg 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.
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.