Giorgos
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "farmer" or "earth worker".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Giorgos. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Giorgos today is around 10 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Giorgos births was 2016 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Giorgos. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Giorgos with official rankings and popularity over time.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Giorgos. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2016
5 babies that year
Average age
10
years old
2016 SSA rank
#12,866
Tracked since 2016
Popularity
Giorgos: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Giorgos 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 Giorgos during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Giorgos
The name Giorgos has its origins in the Greek language and culture, tracing back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." This name is closely linked to the Greek word "ge," meaning "earth," signifying a connection to the land and agricultural roots.
In ancient Greek mythology, the name Giorgos appears in various forms, such as Georgios or Georgius. One notable reference is the legend of St. George, the patron saint of England, who is said to have slain a dragon and protected the innocent. This legend has been depicted in art and literature throughout history, contributing to the enduring popularity of the name.
The earliest recorded instances of the name Giorgos can be traced back to the Byzantine Empire, where it was commonly used among the Greek-speaking population. Several notable figures from this era bore the name, including Georgios Akropolites, a 13th-century Byzantine historian and statesman.
Throughout history, several prominent individuals have carried the name Giorgos or its variations. For instance, Georgios Gemistos Plethon (c. 1355-1452) was a renowned Byzantine philosopher and scholar who played a significant role in the revival of Platonism during the Renaissance period.
Another notable figure was Georgios Kastriotis (c. 1405-1468), better known as Skanderbeg, an Albanian nobleman and military commander who led a resistance against the Ottoman Empire in the 15th century, becoming a symbol of Albanian national pride.
In the field of literature, Giorgos Seferis (1900-1971) was a celebrated Greek poet and Nobel laureate, renowned for his poetic works that explored themes of identity, history, and the human condition.
Giorgos Papandreou (1888-1968) was a prominent Greek politician who served as the Prime Minister of Greece from 1944 to 1945 and again from 1963 to 1965, playing a significant role in shaping the country's political landscape in the post-World War II era.
Lastly, Giorgos Hatzidakis (1933-1994) was a renowned Greek composer and songwriter, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in Greek popular music, known for his contributions to the "Entehno" genre and for composing numerous film scores.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have carried the name Giorgos, highlighting its enduring presence and significance across various fields and cultures.
People
Giorgos + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Giorgos 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
Giorgos: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Giorgos?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Giorgos 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Giorgos a common name?
We classify Giorgos as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Giorgos most popular?
The single biggest year for Giorgos was 2016, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Giorgos is about 10 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 Giorgos in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Giorgos a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Giorgos 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 Giorgos still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Giorgos 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 Giorgos 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 many Americans are named Giorgos?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.