Name Legacy

General

Recorded 1880–2024 · United States

General was most popular in 1918, when 105 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,276 that year. It was not recorded in 2025. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,025 people named General.

Most popular in1918
Rank that year#1,276
Births that year105
Total since 18804,025

General over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks General’s peak in 1918. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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How much more common the name is in each state than across the country as a whole.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org