Jørgen, of Scandinavian origin, is a classic name derived from Old Norse 'Hjörr', meaning 'heart'. It gained popularity during the Viking Age and was further popularized in Denmark and Norway. Jørgen's variant, George, is widespread internationally, demonstrating its enduring appeal.
The name Jorgen experienced significant fluctuations in popularity over the past century. With peaks in the late 1980s and early 1990s, it's clear that this name had its moment. However, with only 5 births each in recent years like 2018, 2020, and 2021, it seems Jorgen may be falling out of favor once again. Overall, there have been a total of 489 children named Jorgen since 1914.