George
Meaning: Farmer; earthworker
Origin: Greek — from georgos (γεωργός): ge (earth) + ergon (work)
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #49
Total births: 12,719
History: George has been used in Australia since the First Fleet. George Street runs through the heart of Sydney — named for King George III. The name experienced a revival in the 2010s. George represents the oldest layer of Australian naming — British colonial heritage that's now simply Australian.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2025) | #24 |
| Babies named George in 2025 | 204 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 12,719 |
| Peak year | 1969 (250 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #24 |
| Years in records | 1952–2025 (74 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↑ 4 spots |
Frequently asked about George
What does the name George mean?
George means “Farmer; earthworker” from Greek — from georgos (γεωργός): ge (earth) + ergon (work) roots.
What is the origin of the name George?
George has Greek — from georgos (γεωργός): ge (earth) + ergon (work) origin. The traditional meaning is “Farmer; earthworker”.
How popular is George in Australia?
George ranked #24 in Australia in 2025 — given to 204 babies that year.
When was George most popular?
George peaked in 1969 with 250 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is George a boy or girl name?
George is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Georges in registered births are male.
How long has George been recorded in Australia?
George appears in birth records in Australia across 74 years — from 1952 through 2025.