Gorje
A boy's name of Greek origin with 91 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Gorje is a one-syllable boy's name with a open, approachable sound — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression. With only 91 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Gorje is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Gorje is a boy's baby name of American origin, a phonetic spelling variant of George — from the Greek Georgios, derived from georgos (farmer), combining ge (earth) and ergon (work), meaning 'farmer, earthworker.' Saint George, the dragon-slaying patron saint of England, and multiple English kings give this ancient name its enduring prestige. Gorje gives it a personal, informal American pronunciation.
Gorje carries the dragon-slayer's courage and the farmer's earth-connection in a phonetic spelling that makes this ancient name feel entirely approachable and personal.
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Gorje is cataloged under the Greek naming tradition. Greek-origin names have traveled through mythology, early Christianity, and scholarly tradition to become fixtures in naming cultures worldwide.
In the U.S., Gorje has been recorded as a boy's name since 1967, with 91 total births. Browse the Greek names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Gorje has 14+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1967.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 24 | #8290 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 17 | #6358 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 38 | #4533 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 12 | #3910 | — |
The Story of Gorje
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1976, Gorje is a Gen X staple. Boys named Gorje are most likely born between 1967 and 1986.
How rare is Gorje?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Gorje is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1967, peaked in the 1970s with 38 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Gorje by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(14 years, 1967–1997)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 5 | #9787 |
| 1996 | 6 | #8299 |
| 1995 | 7 | #7275 |
| 1992 | 6 | #7799 |
| 1986 | 7 | #5546 |
| 1985 | 5 | #6917 |
| 1980 | 5 | #6610 |
| 1979 | 7 | #5026 |
| 1977 | 9 | #3954 |
| 1976 | 10 | #3576 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5778 |
| 1974 | 7 | #4332 |
| 1969 | 6 | #4121 |
| 1967 | 6 | #3699 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1967–1997