Find out how popular the first name Goerge has been for the last 17 years (from 1975 to 1991) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Goerge by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Goerge is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1991, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Goerge.

The history of the first name Goerge

The name Goerge originates from the Greek name Georgios, derived from the Greek word georgos, meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker." The name gained popularity in ancient Greece and has been in use for over 2,000 years.

The name Goerge can be traced back to the 3rd century AD when it was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints. One of the most notable was Saint George, a Roman soldier and Christian martyr who lived in the late 3rd century. He is venerated as the patron saint of various countries, including England, and is associated with the legend of slaying a dragon.

In the Middle Ages, the name became popular across Europe, particularly in England and other parts of the British Isles. It was also a common name among royalty, with several English kings bearing the name, including George I (1660-1727), George II (1683-1760), George III (1738-1820), and George IV (1762-1830).

Other notable historical figures with the name Goerge include the 18th-century German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz (1646-1716), the American Revolutionary War hero and first President of the United States, George Washington (1732-1799), the 19th-century British explorer and missionary David Livingstone (1813-1873), and the 20th-century American composer and conductor George Gershwin (1898-1937).

The name Goerge has also been borne by several authors and writers throughout history, such as George Orwell (1903-1950), the English novelist and essayist best known for his novels "Animal Farm" and "Nineteen Eighty-Four," and George Bernard Shaw (1856-1950), the Irish playwright and co-founder of the London School of Economics.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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