Jorge
Jorge is the Spanish and Portuguese form of George, derived from the Greek name Georgios, meaning 'farmer' or 'earth-worker.' It carries a strong cultural presence in Hispanic and Lusophone communities worldwide.
Current Popularity
#285 for boys
in the United States (2024)
Popularity over time
Good to Know
- •Pronunciation is 'HOR-hay' in Spanish, may need correction in English-speaking areas
- •Very common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries
- •Easy to spell once pronunciation is understood
- •Has strong cultural identity while having clear English equivalent
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Famous People
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Statistics
138,386
Total births since 1880
2006
Peak year
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