Geo
Every Geo since 1880 — 1,324 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Geo
Geo is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #3,054 in 2025 with 40 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 1,324 American babies have been named Geo. Its peak came in 2022, when 56 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Geo stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Geo year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 40 | #3,054 |
| 2024 | — | — | 48 | #2,725 |
| 2023 | — | — | 52 | #2,554 |
| 2022 | — | — | 56 | #2,476 |
| 2021 | — | — | 48 | #2,666 |
| 2020 | — | — | 25 | #4,057 |
| 2019 | — | — | 30 | #3,662 |
| 2018 | — | — | 21 | #4,651 |
| 2017 | — | — | 17 | #5,360 |
| 2016 | — | — | 23 | #4,373 |
| 2015 | — | — | 19 | #4,939 |
| 2014 | — | — | 24 | #4,174 |
| 2013 | — | — | 21 | #4,517 |
| 2012 | — | — | 15 | #5,800 |
| 2011 | — | — | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2010 | — | — | 17 | #5,329 |
| 2009 | — | — | 13 | #6,557 |
| 2008 | — | — | 8 | #9,272 |
| 2007 | — | — | 8 | #9,174 |
| 2006 | — | — | — | — |
| 2005 | — | — | — | — |
| 2004 | — | — | — | — |
| 2003 | — | — | 6 | #10,000 |
| 2002 | — | — | — | — |
| 2001 | — | — | 6 | #9,679 |
| 2000 | — | — | — | — |
| 1995 | — | — | — | — |
| 1990 | — | — | — | — |
| 1985 | — | — | — | — |
| 1980 | — | — | — | — |
| 1975 | — | — | — | — |
| 1970 | — | — | — | — |
| 1965 | — | — | — | — |
| 1960 | — | — | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,666 |
| 1925 | — | — | 19 | #1,834 |
| 1920 | — | — | 26 | #1,472 |
| 1915 | 5 | #4,538 | 31 | #1,168 |
| 1910 | — | — | 13 | #892 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #679 |
| 1900 | — | — | 11 | #805 |
| 1895 | — | — | 10 | #714 |
| 1890 | — | — | 14 | #519 |
| 1885 | — | — | 7 | #796 |
| 1880 | — | — | 16 | #450 |
Famous people named Geo
- Geo Milev Writer · 1895–1925
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Geo in 2025?
Geo ranked #3,054 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 40 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Geo?
1,324 babies have been named Geo in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Geo most popular?
Geo peaked in 2022, when 56 newborns received the name.
Is Geo a boy or girl name?
Geo is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 99% of babies with the name.
Is the name Geo rising or falling?
Geo is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Geo?
Well-known people named Geo include Geo Milev (writer).