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Summary

The name 'General' originates from the Latin word 'generalis,' meaning common or universal. It has evolved through Old French and Middle English to denote a high-ranking military officer. The term reflects broad authority and leadership. There is no biblical relevance associated with the name. It gained popularity in military contexts during the Middle Ages and has maintained a strong association with military and leadership roles in modern times.

The name General is most popular in Alabama, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, General has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in South. Across generations, 'General' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 689th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 913th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1437th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2672nd out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 5443rd out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8289th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7443rd out of 23106 names. Discover how the name 'General' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.