Jorg
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Jorg: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2000.
Jorg is a German, Dutch, and Scandinavian form of George, ultimately from the Greek *georgos* meaning “farmer” or “earthworker.” The name arrived in Scotland through continental influences, though it remains far less common here than George itself. One notable bearer is Jörg Haider, the controversial Austrian politician, and Jörg Immendorff, a celebrated German painter known for his bold, politically charged works. While Jorg does not typically appear as a place name, the root *geo-* appears in countless geography terms. As a variant, Jorg shares a lineage with the Scottish Gaelic Seòras and the English George, giving it a familiar yet distinctive feel for parents seeking a name with strong European roots and a rugged, earthy meaning.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20004 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #3754 babies
- Total births
- 4since 2000
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y