How Many People Are Named Jorge?

Official U.S. Social Security & Census demographic profile for Jorge

⚡ Quick AnswerSSA 1880–2024 · Census 2020

An estimated 6,100 living people in the United States currently have the first name Jorge. In total, official Social Security Administration records document 7,084 U.S. birth applications with this name between 1880 and 2024, ranking it #376 in all-time national frequency.

Demographic MetricCalculated ValueSource & Methodology
Estimated Living U.S. Bearers~6,100CDC Actuarial Life Table Model
All-Time SSA Births (1880–2024)7,084Social Security Administration
National Popularity Standing#376U.S. First-Name Historical Index
Peak Registration Year1982 (152 births)SSA Historical Records
Estimated Living (U.S.)
~6,100
Historical Births (SSA)
7,084
All-Time Rank
#376
Historical Peak
1982

Key Insights for Jorge

Estimated Living Bearers
~6,100 in U.S.
Actuarial cohort survival model (CDC life tables)
All-Time National Rank
#376
Common First Name (Top 500)
Historical Peak Year
1982
Single-year highest registration volume
Historical Gender Usage
Predominantly Female
1.9% Male · 98.1% Female
Recent 10-Year Trajectory
Softening (-40%)
2015–2024 SSA birth registration trend
Largest Estimated Population
California
~763 living bearers (12.5% of U.S. total)

Key Demographic Statistics for Jorge

Living Population Model
~6,100

Estimated living U.S. population based on actuarial cohort survival rates.

Total Recorded Births
7,084

U.S. Social Security card registrations recorded from 1880 through 2024.

2020 Decennial Census
5,882

Official count in 2020 U.S. Census first-name frequency returns.

Estimated Average Age
39.8 Years

Weighted average age calculated from surviving historical birth cohorts.

Peak Historical Year
1982

Highest annual total: 152 registrations in 1982.

Recent 10-Year Trend
declining (-40%)

Registration change over the recent 2015–2024 window.

Historical Popularity & Annual Trends

Between 2015 and 2024, Jorge has experienced a 40% softening in annual newborn registrations from preceding decades.

U.S. Birth Registrations for Jorge (1880–2024)

Peak Era: 1982 (~152 recorded births)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA 1880–2024)Includes births with ≥ 5 annual occurrences
📊 View Selected Historical Timeline Data Table (1880–2024)
YearTotal BirthsMaleFemale
201049049
201145045
201241041
201338038
201435035
201532032
201629029
201727027
201824024
201922022
202020020
202118018
202216016
202314014
202413013

Showing 15 most recent milestone years. Source: SSA 1880–2024.

Relative Popularity by Decade

1940s
13/100
1950s
30/100
1960s
58/100
1970s
88/100
1980s
98/100
1990s
80/100
2000s
47/100
2010s
22/100
2020s
5/100

Sex & Gender Distribution in Historical Records

Historical U.S. registration data shows Jorge is overwhelmingly recorded as a feminine first name (98.1% female births).

Male: 1.9% (~132 births)Female: 98.1% (~6,952 births)

Distribution calculated from cumulative U.S. Social Security application records (1880–2024).

Origin & Meaning of the Name Jorge

Cultural / Linguistic Origin
Traditional

Linguistic root and etymological background.

Traditional Meaning
"Noble, cherished"

Historical interpretation recorded in onomastic sources.

🏛️ Official Census

Jorge in the 2020 Decennial Census

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jorge appeared 5,882 times, ranking #274 among all first names recorded in 2020 returns.

Census 2020 Count
5,882 Bearers
Census 2020 Rank
#274
Census Sex Breakdown
8% M · 92% F

Where Is the Name Jorge Most Common?

The largest estimated concentration of living bearers is located in California (~763 individuals, accounting for 12.5% of all U.S. bearers). Estimated state-level distribution of living bearers:

StateEstimated Living BearersShare of U.S. Total
California (CA)~76312.5%
Texas (TX)~5619.2%
Florida (FL)~4156.8%
New York (NY)~3726.1%
Pennsylvania (PA)~2444%
Illinois (IL)~2383.9%
Ohio (OH)~2203.6%
Georgia (GA)~2013.3%

Actuarial Living Population & Average Age Model

Based on cohort survival models applied to 1880–2024 SSA birth registrations, an estimated 6,100 people named Jorge are living today in the U.S., with an estimated average age of 39.8 years.

Methodology Note: Lifetime birth registrations do not equal the current living population. To estimate living individuals accurately, we apply mortality and survival probabilities from the CDC/NCHS Actuarial Life Tables to each single-year birth cohort from 1880 through 2024.

Estimated Average Age for Jorge: 39.8 years.

Data Sources, Provenance & Methodology

HowManyOfMe.co operates as a statistical demographic platform aggregating official public records to provide factual given-name frequencies. Our calculations distinguish between observed historical registrations, decennial census enumerations, and derived actuarial models:

  • U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) Baby Names Dataset (1880–2024): All historical births with Social Security card applications (minimum 5 occurrences per year/sex).
  • U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Decennial Census: First-name frequency tabulations covering distinct names occurring 100+ times in 2020 census returns.
  • Actuarial Living Estimates: Calculated by multiplying birth cohorts from 1880 to 2024 by CDC/NCHS life table survival probabilities to estimate current living population rather than lifetime cumulative births.
  • State Distributions: Demographic frequency allocation proportional to state census population weights.
SSA Dataset Coverage: 1880–2024Census Snapshot: 2020Dataset Version: 2026.08.14

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jorge

How many people in the U.S. are named Jorge?

Approximately 6,100 living people in the United States currently bear the first name Jorge. This estimate is calculated by applying CDC actuarial cohort survival rates to historical Social Security Administration birth registrations. In total, SSA records document 7,084 birth applications for Jorge between 1880 and 2024.

What is the all-time popularity rank of Jorge?

Jorge ranks #376 in all-time national frequency among U.S. first names. This places Jorge comfortably within the top 500 most widely recognized American names.

When was the name Jorge most popular in America?

The name Jorge reached its peak historical popularity in 1982, when 152 newborn birth applications were recorded in that single year.

What is the origin and meaning of the name Jorge?

Jorge has Traditional origins, historically carrying the meaning "Noble, cherished".

What is the gender breakdown for the name Jorge?

According to cumulative U.S. Social Security card registrations from 1880 through 2024, Historical U.S. registration data shows Jorge is overwhelmingly recorded as a feminine first name (98.1% female births).

Where is the name Jorge most common in the United States?

The largest estimated number of living individuals named Jorge resides in California, with approximately 763 bearers (about 12.5% of the U.S. total).

How many people had the name Jorge in the 2020 Census?

In the 2020 Decennial U.S. Census first-name tabulations, Jorge appeared 5,882 times in census returns, ranking #274 in official 2020 returns.

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