UK boy's name
Georg
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2017. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Georg is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Georg popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2017 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3996, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 4 births.
This profile covers 7 England and Wales registrations across 2 recorded years from 2015 to 2017. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Georg is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 7 living people in the UK are called Georg. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2018 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Georg ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales in 2017, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2017, when 4 boys were registered as Georg.
- • About 7 living people in the UK are estimated to have Georg as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3996
2017
Births in 2017
4
Latest year
Peak year
2017
4 births
Estimated living
7
2026
Meaning
What does Georg mean?
The name Georg has its origins in the ancient Greek language, derived from the word "georgos," which means "farmer" or "earth-worker." This name gained popularity in the Eastern Roman Empire, particularly in regions like Greece and Anatolia, during the Byzantine period.
The name Georg has a strong connection to Christianity, as it was borne by several early Christian martyrs and saints. One of the most notable figures is Saint George, a Roman soldier who was martyred for his Christian faith in the 4th century AD. His legend and cult following spread across Europe and the Middle East, contributing to the widespread use of the name.
The earliest recorded examples of the name Georg can be traced back to the 4th and 5th centuries AD, when it appeared in Greek and Latin texts. Over time, the name evolved into various spellings and forms across different languages, such as Georgios in Greek, Georgius in Latin, and Georg in German.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Georg. One of the earliest and most influential was Georg Agricola, a German scholar and scientist who lived from 1494 to 1555. He made significant contributions to the fields of mineralogy and metallurgy, and is considered the father of modern mineralogy.
Another prominent figure was Georg Friedrich Händel, better known as George Frideric Handel, a German-British Baroque composer who lived from 1685 to 1759. He is renowned for his operas, oratorios, and instrumental works, including the famous "Messiah" oratorio.
In the realm of philosophy, Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel, a German philosopher who lived from 1770 to 1831, left an indelible mark with his influential works on dialectics and idealism. His philosophical system, known as Hegelianism, had a profound impact on subsequent philosophical thought.
The name Georg also has a strong association with the world of science. Georg Ohm, a German physicist who lived from 1789 to 1854, is best known for his groundbreaking work on electrical resistance and the formulation of Ohm's law, which laid the foundation for the study of electrical circuits.
Lastly, Georg Cantor, a German mathematician who lived from 1845 to 1918, made significant contributions to the field of set theory and introduced the concept of infinite sets, revolutionizing the understanding of infinity in mathematics.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Georg over time
The chart below shows babies named Georg registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2015 to 2017. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Georg, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2017, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Georg by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Georg was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | #4372 | 7 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Georg
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Georg: questions and answers
How popular is the name Georg in the UK right now?
In 2017, Georg was ranked #3996 for boys in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Georg most popular?
The peak year on record was 2017, with 4 babies registered as Georg in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Georg?
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "farmer" or "earth-worker".
How many people are called Georg in the UK?
A total of 7 babies have been registered as Georg across the 2 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.