Jorge Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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A Deep Dive

Jorge Overview

Meaning

Farmer, earth-worker

Gender

Boy

Origin

Spanish, Portuguese

Etymology

Originated from the Greek name “Georgios,” meaning “farmer” or “earthworker.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈhɔrheɪ/

Popularity

Jorge is widely used in Spanish-speaking countries and has a strong presence in Portugal and Brazil. In 2023, Jorge ranked #255 for boys in the USA.

Syllable

1 syllable

Length

5 letters

Numerology

1 (Pioneering, Independent, Leading)

Name Styles

Exotic, Traditional, Religious and Spiritual

Associated Traits

Loyal, dependable, thoughtful

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Often associated with Saint George, the patron saint of England and several other countries.

Name Day

April 23 (Spain)
A Deep Dive

Jorge Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

George, Giorgio, Joris, Jürgen

Common Nicknames

Jorgy, Georgie, Jor, Jori, Jurgy

Diminutives

Jory, Jorgie, Gio, Jore, Jojo

Famous People

  • Jorge Luis Borges
    (Argentine Writer)
  • Jorge Posada
    (Puerto Rican Baseball Player)
  • Jorge Garcia
    (American Actor)
  • Jorge Ramos
    (Mexican-American Journalist)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Jorge Mario Bergoglio
    ("Francesco," Documentary)
  • Jorge García
    ("Lost," TV Series)
  • Jorge Salcedo
    ("Narcos," TV Series)
  • Jorge
    ("Ferdinand," Animated Film)

Places

  • Castelo de São Jorge
    (Lisbon, Portugal)
  • São Jorge Island
    (Azores, Portugal)
  • Jorge Chávez International Airport
    (Lima, Peru)
  • Jorge Wilstermann Airport
    (Cochabamba, Bolivia)
  • San Jorge Gulf
    (Chubut, Argentina)

What Is the Meaning of Jorge?

Jorge signifies “farmer” or “earthworker,” rooted in the concept of working the land. Often, Jorge embodies a practical, grounded personality with a strong connection to nature and hard work.

What Is the Origin of The Name Jorge?

The name Jorge is derived from the Greek name Georgios, which means “farmer” or “earthworker.” It passed into Spanish and Portuguese from the Latin form Georgius, maintaining its agrarian roots.

Jorge Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Jorge in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#2772021#2842022#2762023
Top 3 Rankings#1071993#1071998#1071999

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Jorge

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023276
(+8 from 2022)
1221
(+3 from 2022)
0.06668
2022284
(-7 from 2021)
1218
(-20 from 2021)
0.06503
2021277
(-1 from 2020)
1238
(+9 from 2020)
0.06608
2020276
(-11 from 2019)
1229
(-135 from 2019)
0.06644
2019265
(-3 from 2018)
1364
(-18 from 2018)
0.07098
2018262
(-24 from 2017)
1382
(-170 from 2017)
0.07110
2017238
(-13 from 2016)
1552
(-171 from 2016)
0.07842
2016225
No change from 2015
1723
(+16 from 2015)
0.08506
2015225
(-16 from 2014)
1707
(-141 from 2014)
0.08349
2014209
No change from 2013
1848
(+2 from 2013)
0.09018
2013209
(-14 from 2012)
1846
(-95 from 2012)
0.09135
2012195
(-7 from 2011)
1941
(-102 from 2011)
0.09565
2011188
(-19 from 2010)
2043
(-253 from 2010)
0.10057
2010169
(-14 from 2009)
2296
(-218 from 2009)
0.11176
2009155
(-17 from 2008)
2514
(-447 from 2008)
0.11853
2008138
(-10 from 2007)
2961
(-308 from 2007)
0.13580
2007128
(-8 from 2006)
3269
(-249 from 2006)
0.14758
2006120
(-2 from 2005)
3518
(+77 from 2005)
0.16047
2005118
No change from 2004
3441
(+2 from 2004)
0.16175
2004118
(-3 from 2003)
3439
(-44 from 2003)
0.16273
2003115
(-6 from 2002)
3483
(+25 from 2002)
0.16577
2002109
(+1 from 2001)
3458
(+11 from 2001)
0.16732
2001110
(-3 from 2000)
3447
(-49 from 2000)
0.16665
2000107
No change from 1999
3496
(+185 from 1999)
0.16741
1999107
No change from 1998
3311
(-152 from 1998)
0.16238
1998107
(+10 from 1997)
3463
(+232 from 1997)
0.17079
1997117
(-4 from 1996)
3231
(-232 from 1996)
0.16173
1996113
(+1 from 1995)
3463
(+157 from 1995)
0.17283
1995114
(-2 from 1994)
3306
(+12 from 1994)
0.16437
1994112
(-5 from 1993)
3294
(-97 from 1993)
0.16160
1993107
(+2 from 1992)
3391
(+90 from 1992)
0.16417
1992109
(+3 from 1991)
3301
(+250 from 1991)
0.15725
1991112
(+4 from 1990)
3051
(+138 from 1990)
0.14394
1990116
(+6 from 1989)
2913
(+211 from 1989)
0.13536
1989122
No change from 1988
2702
(+227 from 1988)
0.12891
1988122
(+7 from 1987)
2475
(+304 from 1987)
0.12361
1987129
(-2 from 1986)
2171
(-13 from 1986)
0.11132
1986127
(-2 from 1985)
2184
(-109 from 1985)
0.11365
1985125
(+19 from 1984)
2293
(+427 from 1984)
0.11915
1984144
(-5 from 1983)
1866
(-44 from 1983)
0.09943
1983139
No change from 1982
1910
(-115 from 1982)
0.10249
1982139
(-11 from 1981)
2025
(-83 from 1981)
0.10730
1981128
(+11 from 1980)
2108
(+110 from 1980)
0.11319
1980139
(-5 from 1979)
1998
(-19 from 1979)
0.10772
1979134
(+19 from 1978)
2017
(+383 from 1978)
0.11260
1978153
(+1 from 1977)
1634
(+54 from 1977)
0.09563
1977154
(-2 from 1976)
1580
(-74 from 1976)
0.09243
1976152
(+5 from 1975)
1654
(+115 from 1975)
0.10131
1975157
(+11 from 1974)
1539
(+111 from 1974)
0.09486
1974168
(+10 from 1973)
1428
(+109 from 1973)
0.08759
1973178
(+16 from 1972)
1319
(+122 from 1972)
0.08174
1972194
(+13 from 1971)
1197
(+46 from 1971)
0.07150
1971207
(+14 from 1970)
1151
(+31 from 1970)
0.06332
1970221
(+11 from 1969)
1120
(+138 from 1969)
0.05880
1969232
(+5 from 1968)
982
(+78 from 1968)
0.05369
1968237
(+8 from 1967)
904
(+80 from 1967)
0.05092
1967245
(+20 from 1966)
824
(+64 from 1966)
0.04631
1966265
(+27 from 1965)
760
(+103 from 1965)
0.04181
1965292
(+21 from 1964)
657
(+49 from 1964)
0.03468
1964313
(-17 from 1963)
608
(-70 from 1963)
0.02999
1963296
(+18 from 1962)
678
(+50 from 1962)
0.03284
1962314
(+23 from 1961)
628
(+87 from 1961)
0.02988
1961337
(-6 from 1960)
541
(-6 from 1960)
0.02508
1960331
(+32 from 1959)
547
(+84 from 1959)
0.02526
1959363
(+16 from 1958)
463
(+42 from 1958)
0.02137
1958379
(-4 from 1957)
421
(-2 from 1957)
0.01954
1957375
(+14 from 1956)
423
(+51 from 1956)
0.01932
1956389
(-12 from 1955)
372
(+3 from 1955)
0.01733
1955377
(+7 from 1954)
369
(+24 from 1954)
0.01765
1954384
(+45 from 1953)
345
(+73 from 1953)
0.01667
1953429
(+8 from 1952)
272
(+16 from 1952)
0.01358
1952437
(+17 from 1951)
256
(+34 from 1951)
0.01297
1951454
(+37 from 1950)
222
(+34 from 1950)
0.01161
1950491
(-1 from 1949)
188
(+5 from 1949)
0.01034
1949490
(+50 from 1948)
183
(+32 from 1948)
0.01016
1948540
(+5 from 1947)
151
(-1 from 1947)
0.00847
1947545
(+36 from 1946)
152
(+31 from 1946)
0.00818
1946581
(-54 from 1945)
121
(-7 from 1945)
0.00733
1945527
(+99 from 1944)
128
(+32 from 1944)
0.00933
1944626
(+95 from 1943)
96
(+16 from 1943)
0.00691
1943721
(+146 from 1942)
80
(+23 from 1942)
0.00550
1942867
(-39 from 1941)
57
(-2 from 1941)
0.00405
1941828
(-77 from 1940)
59
(-8 from 1940)
0.00470
1940751
(+116 from 1939)
67
(+17 from 1939)
0.00565
1939867
(-15 from 1938)
50
(-3 from 1938)
0.00441
1938852
(+90 from 1937)
53
(+9 from 1937)
0.00466
1937942
(+47 from 1936)
44
(+4 from 1936)
0.00402
1936989
(-49 from 1935)
40
(-5 from 1935)
0.00376
1935940
(+84 from 1934)
45
(+5 from 1934)
0.00421
19341024
(+4 from 1933)
40
(+1 from 1933)
0.00377
19331028
(+98 from 1932)
39
(+3 from 1932)
0.00382
19321126
(-295 from 1931)
36
(-21 from 1931)
0.00335
1931831
(+97 from 1930)
57
(+5 from 1930)
0.00533
1930928
(+82 from 1929)
52
(+7 from 1929)
0.00460
19291010
(-138 from 1928)
45
(-13 from 1928)
0.00406
1928872
(+12 from 1927)
58
(-1 from 1927)
0.00508
1927884
(+108 from 1926)
59
(+11 from 1926)
0.00508
1926992
(+433 from 1925)
48
(+21 from 1925)
0.00419
19251425
(-138 from 1924)
27
(-5 from 1924)
0.00234
19241287
(+35 from 1923)
32
(+2 from 1923)
0.00274
19231322
(+223 from 1922)
30
(+6 from 1922)
0.00265
19221545
(+103 from 1921)
24
(+2 from 1921)
0.00213
19211648
(-105 from 1920)
22
(-2 from 1920)
0.00193
19201543
(-94 from 1919)
24
(-1 from 1919)
0.00218
19191449
(+1647 from 1918)
25
(+17 from 1918)
0.00246
19183096
(-364 from 1917)
8
(-1 from 1917)
0.00076
19172732
(-2 from 1916)
9
No change from 1916
0.00094
19162730
(+99 from 1915)
9
(+1 from 1915)
0.00097
19152829
(-372 from 1914)
8
No change from 1914
0.00091
19142457
(-184 from 1913)
8
(+1 from 1913)
0.00117
19132273
(-1155 from 1910)
7
(-2 from 1910)
0.00131
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19101118
First SSA data recorded
9
First SSA data recorded
0.00432
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Jorge

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#1272021#1482022#1432023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1192021#1152022#1232023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#4502021#5572022#3992023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#2622021#2412022#2522023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#3742021#2822022#3842023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1672021#1352022#1502023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3042021#3472022#3942023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#2142021#2872022#3772023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#3892021#4462022#2862023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#4182021#4362022#4052023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#4192021#3542022#2992023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#6722020#4912022#5762023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#5222021#6492022#6652023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2332021#1932022#2242023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1742021#1572022#2432023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#4752021#2672022#3102023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2672019#3382022#4592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#6462021#5312022#3172023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#6412020#6332021#9522022

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#6192021#4712022#5242023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#3762021#5192022#4812023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#6222020#3622021#2452023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4172021#4152022#6402023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3542021#3962022#4092023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#7312021#5862022#4622023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#5712021#3602022#5542023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#10522021#9852022#12052023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#5662021#6242022#6862023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#7592021#6192022#5512023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#2082008#2442010#1952016

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4192021#7932022#3682023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3872021#5742022#4142023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#7192020#7142021#3922023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3712021#5512022#5262023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#6392021#5872022#5312023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4752020#2432021#3522023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3662013#4232014#3272015

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5122021#6322022#4762023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1812013#1192017#2192019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1452010#2132013#1632014

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5822017#5712018#5672020

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#2091988

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#1242010

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#1901996

Popularity Rankings for Jorge in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Brazil

Brazil flagBrazil#171950 (Decade)#131960 (Decade)#121970 (Decade)

Popularity in Galicia, Spain

Galicia, Spain flagGalicia, Spain#312012#372013#412014

Popularity in Uruguay

Uruguay flagUruguay#502021#342022#412023

Popularity in Spain

Spain flagSpain#392020#402021#422022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#442021#592022#762023

Popularity in Portugal

Portugal flagPortugal#562012

Popularity in Chile

Chile flagChile#652019#732020#802021

Popularity in Mexico

Mexico flagMexico#802020#752021

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#952010

Popularity in Argentina

Argentina flagArgentina#1752006#1612007#1942008

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1981972#1991973

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3371988#4971996#2911997

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#5071994#5181995#4871997

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#12582021#11672022#4972023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#7092005#7862010#7722013

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#7292013

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#7312018#9082019#9632021

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#7412020#7552021

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#9212011#8432012#8652014

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Jorge a Name for Boys or Girls?

Jorge is predominantly a name for boys, particularly common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Jorge

Jorge in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Jorge Luis Borges (Writer, 1899–1986): An Argentine writer whose profound and complex works include short stories and essays that have influenced modern literature.
  • Jorge Posada (Baseball Player, born 1971): A retired Puerto Rican baseball player who was a key member of the New York Yankees during their late-1990s dynasty.
  • Jorge Garcia (Actor, born 1973): An American actor best known for his role as Hurley on the television series "Lost."
  • Jorge Ramos (Journalist, born 1958): A Mexican-American journalist and author who anchors the Spanish-language news program "Noticiero Univision."
  • Jorge Lorenzo (Motorcycle Racer, born 1987): A Spanish professional motorcycle road racer who has won multiple MotoGP World Championships.
  • Jorge Sampaio (Politician, 1939–2021): The President of Portugal from 1996 to 2006, known for his efforts to modernize the country.
  • Jorge Drexler (Musician, born 1964): An Uruguayan musician and actor who has won an Academy Award for Best Original Song.
  • Jorge Luis Pinto (Soccer Coach, born 1952): A Colombian soccer coach who has managed various national teams, including Costa Rica at the 2014 World Cup.
  • Jorge Mario Bergoglio ("Francesco," 2020 Documentary): A documentary that delves into the life and vision of Pope Francis, born Jorge Mario Bergoglio.
  • Jorge García ("Lost," 2004 TV Series): Plays Hugo "Hurley" Reyes, a lottery winner stranded on a mysterious island after a plane crash.
  • Jorge Salcedo ("Narcos," 2015 TV Series): A key character who collaborates with law enforcement to take down the Cali Cartel.
  • Jorge ("Ferdinand," 2017 Animated Film): A minor character in this animated film about a gentle bull who is mistaken for a fierce fighter.
  • Jorge the Doorman ("The Suite Life of Zack & Cody," 2005 TV Series): A cheerful doorman at the Tipton Hotel who interacts with the main characters.
  • Jorge Cham ("Piled Higher and Deeper," 1997 Comic Series): Creator and main character of the popular comic strip about graduate student life.
  • "Jorge y el dragón" (2010 Children's Book): A charming story about a boy named Jorge who befriends a dragon.
  • Jorge Mendoza ("Weeds," 2005 TV Series): A drug dealer involved with the main character, Nancy Botwin.
  • São Jorge Castle (Lisbon, Portugal): A historic castle overlooking the city of Lisbon, offering panoramic views and a glimpse into Portugal's past.
  • São Jorge Island (Azores, Portugal): An island in the central group of the Azores archipelago, famous for its stunning cliffs and volcanic landscapes.
  • Jorge Chávez International Airport (Lima, Peru): The main international airport serving Lima, named after the Peruvian aviator Jorge Chávez.
  • Jorge Wilstermann Airport (Cochabamba, Bolivia): The primary airport serving Cochabamba, named after Bolivia's first commercial aviator.
  • San Jorge Gulf (Chubut, Argentina): A large gulf on the coast of Patagonia, significant for its marine biodiversity and oil production.
  • San Jorge River (Antioquia, Colombia): A river in northern Colombia that flows into the Magdalena River, important for regional agriculture and fishing.
  • Jorge Newbery Airfield (Buenos Aires, Argentina): A major domestic airport in Buenos Aires, situated near the city's center.
  • San Jorge Park (Alajuela, Costa Rica): A public park in the city of Alajuela, featuring green spaces and recreational facilities.

Similar Names to Jorge

  • Joris
  • Jorja
  • Jericho
  • Jerzy
  • Jurek
  • Jairus
  • Jerrick
  • Jersey
  • Jerrica

Sibling Names for Jorge

  • Marisol
  • Lourdes
  • Paloma
  • Maricela
  • Ines

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