George in Chinese
George in Chinese is 乔治 (Qiáo Zhì).
- Origin
- Greek
- Meaning
- farmer, earth-worker
The name traces back to Greek sources, where it is usually explained as "farmer, earth-worker". It has been in continuous US use since Social Security records begin in 1880, peaking in the 1920s.
3 ways to write George
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
乔治
Qiáo Zhì
The standard transliteration of George: 乔 (qiáo, "tall, lofty"), 治 (zhì, "to govern, rule"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
Mandarin has no consonant clusters, so the 1-syllable English name is spread over 2 characters: 乔 qiáo + 治 zhì. The tone contour is 2-4 (rising, falling).
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 乔
qiáo
Tone 2 · 6 strokes (simplified)
tall, lofty
- 治
zhì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to govern, rule
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
宇安
Yǔ Ān
Inspired by "farmer, earth-worker": 宇 (yǔ, "universe; eaves") + 安 (ān, "peace, safety"), expressing land, hills and home.
Why these characters?
宇 (universe; eaves) answers the "farmer" in George's meaning, and 安 (peace, safety) rounds it off as a typical ending for boys' names.
Character breakdown
12 strokes total (simplified)- 宇
yǔ
Tone 3 · 6 strokes (simplified)
universe; eaves
- 安
ān
Tone 1 · 6 strokes (simplified)
peace, safety
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
乔岳
Qiáo Yuè
乔 (qiáo, "tall, lofty") + 岳 (yuè, "high mountain"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
It keeps 乔 (qiáo), the same opening character as the transliteration 乔治, for the "georg" sound, and replaces the rest with 岳 ("high mountain") so the whole reads as a real given name.
Character breakdown
14 strokes total (simplified)- 乔
qiáo
Tone 2 · 6 strokes (simplified)
tall, lofty
- 岳
yuè
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
high mountain
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Recent US usage of George
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, George ranked 134 among names recorded for boys, with 16,661 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 1,464,186 boys named George since 1880, with the high point in 1921 (27,476 births) and the busiest decade being the 1920s. Between 1990 and 2017 it slipped, from #79 to #124 among boys.
- Peak year
- 1921
- Peak decade
- 1920s
- First year
- 1880
- Total since 1880
- 1,464,186
More About George in Chinese
The Chinese translation of George offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of George, you'll find options that work for you.
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When choosing Chinese characters for George, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like George to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
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Frequently asked questions
How do you write George in Chinese?
乔治 (Qiáo Zhì), or 喬治 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
Is George written differently in traditional Chinese?
Yes: 乔治 becomes 喬治; the changed characters are 乔→喬. Use traditional for Taiwan or Hong Kong audiences.
How many strokes does 乔治 have?
14 strokes in simplified form and 20 in traditional; per character: 乔 6, 治 8.