George Cotton

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

George Cotton — farmer
1.4 million People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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George Cotton is a name that combines Greek origins. The first name George is a masculine given name of Greek origin. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England. The surname Cotton: Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je. George is one of the most widespread first names worldwide, carried by approximately 1.4 million people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name George reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: George

Meaning: farmer

Greek

From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.

Surname: Cotton

English

Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name George is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 22%
Australia 9%
Greece 8%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name George by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Name Variants & Related Names

The name George has several variants and related forms across different languages and cultures:

  • Georg
  • Giorgio
  • Jorge
  • Jürgen
  • Georges
  • Yuri

Notable People Named George Cotton

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for George Cotton:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

1
Soul Urge Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name George?
The first name George originates from Greek. From the Greek Georgios (Γεώργιος), meaning "farmer" (ge=earth, ergon=work). Saint George is the patron saint of England.
When was George most popular?
The name George reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Cotton?
The surname Cotton originates from English. Amy Cotton (born 1980), Canadian judoka Bryce Cotton (born 1992), American professional basketball player Coby and Cory Cotton (born 1987), co-creators of Dude Perfect Craig Cotton (1947–2013), American football player Fran Cotton (born 1947), rugby footballer of the 1970s and 1980s Harold Cotton (cricketer) (1914–1966), Australian cricketer Harold Cotton (ice hockey) (1902–1984), Canadian ice hockey player Henry Cotton (golfer) (1907–1987), English golfer James Cotton (basketball) (born 1975), American basketball player James Cotton (gridiron football) (born 1978), American football player Je.
What are the origins of the name George Cotton?
The name George Cotton combines two different traditions: the first name George has Greek roots, while the surname Cotton originates from English.
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