Greg
Peaked at #77 nationally in 1961, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1915, Greg has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Greg — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3854
in 1961
Last ranked
#11549
in 1986
Years tracked
21
1951–1986
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1951, Greg reached its peak popularity for girls in 1961, ranking #3854 nationally with 12 babies given the name that year.
Greg hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1986, when it stood at #11549.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1986 | #11,549 | 5 |
| 1985 | #11,240 | 5 |
| 1977 | #10,137 | 5 |
| 1976 | #8,497 | 6 |
| 1973 | #7,757 | 6 |
| 1972 | #8,718 | 5 |
| 1971 | #4,909 | 11 |
| 1970 | #5,539 | 9 |
Greg — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#77
in 1961
Current rank
#4455
in 2024
Years tracked
103
1915–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1915, Greg reached its peak popularity for boys in 1961, ranking #77 nationally with 5,398 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #3829 (2014) to #4455 (2024) — a 14% drop.
As of 2024, Greg ranks #4455 nationally for boys, with 23 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #4,455 | 23 |
| 2023 | #4,938 | 20 |
| 2022 | #4,607 | 22 |
| 2021 | #3,321 | 35 |
| 2020 | #4,190 | 24 |
| 2019 | #3,834 | 28 |
| 2018 | #4,032 | 26 |
| 2017 | #4,027 | 26 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, National Data, 1880–2024.
Similar trajectory
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Based on US data — boys' names only.
Common Questions
When was Greg most popular?
Greg was most popular in 1961, when it ranked #77 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Greg becoming more or less popular?
For girls, it's currently falling; for boys, it's currently falling, based on the last decade of SSA data.
How many babies have been named Greg?
At least 77,835 babies have been recorded with the name Greg in the US since 1915, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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