Boy · #12,301 in 2026

Geordie

Name: Popularity of the name Geordie in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Geordie, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#12,301

Peak Rank

#3,098 (1961)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1961

First Year

2024

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#3098

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Geordie

Geordie first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1961, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 8 Geordies were born — ranking #3,098 that year. As of 2026, Geordie ranks #12,301 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 88 Geordies have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

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Names that sound like Geordie

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geordie is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Jordy
Jordi
Ged
Jorda
Geordies
Gidi
Shardy
Jedi
Jeopardy
Jarred
Gerry
Jeered

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Geordie

What does the name Geordie mean?

Geordie is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1961. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Geordie in 2026?

In 2026, Geordie ranks #12,301 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Geordie most popular?

Geordie reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #3,098 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Geordie a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Geordie is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Geordie?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geordie include Heliodoro, Phillipp, Bryne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Geordie

Geordie is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1961 and has accumulated 88 births in the dataset. Geordie's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #3,098. Use the chart and map above to compare Geordie's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.