Jorje
A boy's name of Greek origin with 1,162 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Jorje sits in the vintage zone of American naming: first recorded in 1943, peaking in 1979, with 1,162 total births across its history.
The open, approachable quality of its ending — ending on a vowel softens the overall impression — keeps the name compact and easy to pair with longer middle names or surnames.
Jorje is not in the current top 1,000 boy names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Jorje is a boy's baby name of Greek origin, a phonetic Spanish-language spelling of Jorge — the Spanish form of George, from the Greek georgios meaning 'farmer, earthworker.' This alternate spelling captures the way the name is sometimes written in informal contexts or by non-native Spanish writers.
George and its Spanish cognate Jorge are among the most enduring names in the Western world, borne by Saint George (patron of England), numerous kings, and a president. Jorje carries all that heritage in a form that bridges Spanish and English spelling traditions.
EtymologyShow more
Though Jorje dates back to 1943 in U.S. records, its etymological path is not always straightforward. Names that predate modern naming databases sometimes resist easy classification — they may have been oral traditions, regional family names, or adaptations that were never systematically recorded. The Greek classification provides a starting point, but the full derivation likely involves more nuance than a single label can capture.
Jorje’s 1,162 recorded births provide enough of a footprint to establish it as a real, chosen name in American culture — not a typo or a one-off, but a deliberate selection by hundreds of families.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Jorje has 65+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1943.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 13 | #10799 | ▼ |
| 2000s | 141 | #6627 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 216 | #3322 | ▼ |
| 1980s | 290 | #2181 | — |
| 1970s | 300 | #1846 | ▲ |
| 1960s | 111 | #2770 | ▲ |
| 1950s | 62 | #3220 | ▲ |
| 1940s | 29 | #3492 | — |
The Story of Jorje
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1979, Jorje is a Gen X staple. Boys named Jorje are most likely born between 1969 and 1989.
How rare is Jorje?
With 1,162 total births on record, Jorje remains a rare and distinctive pick.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1943, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 1970s with 300 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Jorje by the numbers
- Would fill 24 school buses
- Meeting one Jorje per day would take 3.2 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(65 years, 1943–2018)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 6 | #11430 |
| 2013 | 7 | #10168 |
| 2009 | 5 | #13406 |
| 2008 | 15 | #5915 |
| 2007 | 10 | #7871 |
| 2006 | 16 | #5415 |
| 2005 | 6 | #10734 |
| 2004 | 19 | #4505 |
| 2003 | 16 | #4925 |
| 2002 | 15 | #5017 |
| 2001 | 15 | #5009 |
| 2000 | 24 | #3474 |
| 1999 | 25 | #3225 |
| 1998 | 13 | #5015 |
| 1997 | 18 | #3808 |
| 1996 | 22 | #3250 |
| 1995 | 27 | #2722 |
| 1994 | 19 | #3523 |
| 1993 | 24 | #2901 |
| 1992 | 23 | #2953 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1943–2018