Boy · #9,821 in 2026

Jorgen

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

Current Rank

#9,821

Peak Rank

#4,114 (2003)

Total Babies

489

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1914

First Year

2022

Last Year

2003

Peak Year

#4114

Peak Rank

489

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Jorgen

Jorgen first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1914, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2003, when 20 Jorgens were born — ranking #4,114 that year. As of 2026, Jorgen ranks #9,821 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 489 Jorgens have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Jorgen

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

Jargon
Jargoon
Georgian
Jurgen
Joran
Chargen
Gorgon
Gorgan
Gorgone
Horgan
Jargons
Joggen

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Jorgen

What does the name Jorgen mean?

Jorgen is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1914. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Jorgen in 2026?

In 2026, Jorgen ranks #9,821 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Jorgen most popular?

Jorgen reached its peak popularity in 2003, ranking #4,114 that year with 20 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Jorgen most popular?

Jorgen has historically been most popular in Minnesota, Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Jorgen.

Is Jorgen a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Jorgen?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Jorgen include Agustus, Lavance, Esmeralda. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Jorgen

Jorgen is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1914 and has accumulated 489 births in the dataset. Jorgen's peak popularity came in 2003 when it ranked #4,114. Use the chart and map above to compare Jorgen'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.