Jorge is of Spanish and Portuguese origin, meaning "to raise" or "to lift up". It is derived from the Latin word 'Georgius', which was a reference to Saint George, a martyr who was venerated across Europe in the Middle Ages. The name Jorge gained popularity due to the influence of Spanish and Portuguese explorers during the Age of Discovery. Today, it is widely used throughout Latin America and Spain, as well as in other parts of the world where these communities have migrated. Some notable individuals with this name include Jorge Luis Borges, an Argentine short-story writer, Jorge Mario Bergoglio (Pope Francis), and Jorge Lorenzo, a Spanish motorcycle racer.
"The name Jorge experienced a steady rise in popularity from the late 1960s to the early 1990s, with a peak of 31 births in 1994. Since then, its prevalence has gradually decreased, reaching a recent low of 5 births in 2007 and 6 in 2012."