General
General refers to a high-ranking officer in the military, typically in command of an army or a significant military unit. It signifies leadership, strategy, and authority. A general is often seen as a decisive and influential figure, adept at making critical decisions and guiding their team toward success.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,025 |
| Gender | Male (35% / 65%) |
| Peak year | 1918 |
| Peak generation | G.I. Gen |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 1973 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
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Notable People
General Dwight D. Eisenhower (Commander of Allied Forces in WWII) · General George S. Patton (Famous World War II General) · General Colin Powell (Former U.S. Secretary of State and military leader) · General Norman Schwarzkopf (Commander of U.S. Central Command during Gulf War) · General William Tecumseh Sherman (Union General during the American Civil War)
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