Table of Contents
- INTRODUCTION
- The Accidental Naming of Google
- Google’s Journey: From Garage to Global Powerhouse
- Why Google’s 27th Birthday Matters
- Fun Fact: The Misspelling That Made History
- Conclusion
- FAQs About Google’s 27th Birthday
What Does ‘Google’ Mean?
The word Google comes from “Googol”, a mathematical term meaning the number 1 followed by 100 zeros. This massive number, coined by Milton Sirotta (nephew of mathematician Edward Kasner), was chosen by Larry Page and Sergey Brin to represent their mission: organizing a virtually infinite amount of online information.
The Accidental Naming of Google
Google wasn’t always called Google—it was initially “BackRub.”
In 1997, while searching for a new name, the team considered “Googolplex” and “Googol.” But during domain availability checks, Stanford student Sean Anderson mistakenly typed “Google” instead of “Googol.”
The domain Google.com was available, Larry Page liked it instantly, and the rest is history.
Google’s Journey: From Garage to Global Powerhouse
- Founded by: Sergey Brin and Larry Page in 1998
- Incorporation date: September 4, 1998
- Official birthday celebrated on: September 27
- Current CEO: Sundar Pichai (Google & Alphabet)
- Headquarters: Mountain View, California
What started in a Menlo Park garage is now a global leader in search, AI, YouTube, cloud, Android, and more—under the umbrella of Alphabet Inc., founded in 2015.
Happy 27th birthday Google – from an idea at Stanford to a global search engine! pic.twitter.com/4ikq7L37Hd
— Gagan Ghotra (@gaganghotra_) September 27, 2025
Why Google’s 27th Birthday Matters
Google’s 27 years represent more than an anniversary—it marks a digital revolution. The company has:
- Made information universally accessible.
- Transformed online advertising.
- Innovated in AI, smart devices, and cloud.
- Become a trillion-dollar company while retaining its mission.
Fun Fact: The Misspelling That Made History
Had Sean Anderson spelled “Googol” correctly, today we might all be saying “Let me Googol that.” That typo gave birth to one of the world’s most iconic brands.
Conclusion
On Google 27th Birthday, the world celebrates not just a company but a digital phenomenon. From a Stanford project to a global powerhouse, Google has reshaped knowledge, technology, and even language itself.
Every time you say, “Google it”, you’re using a name that came from a simple mistake—a mistake that changed history.
FAQs About Google’s 27th Birthday
1. Why is Google’s birthday celebrated on September 27?
Google was incorporated on September 4, 1998, but the company chose September 27 to mark key growth milestones.
2. Who founded Google?
Google was founded by Sergey Brin and Larry Page, two Ph.D. students at Stanford University.
3. What does the name Google mean?
Google is derived from “Googol,” the number 1 followed by 100 zeros, symbolizing vast amounts of information.
4. Who is the current CEO of Google?
Sundar Pichai is the CEO of both Google and Alphabet Inc.
5. What was Google’s original name?
Google was originally named BackRub before being rebranded in 1997.
