Gregg
Peaked at #167 nationally in 1962, based on real US Social Security Administration birth records.
Girls vs. boys, all-time
Since 1881, Gregg has been recorded <1% of the time for girls and >99% of the time for boys.
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Gregg — Girls (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#3566
in 1960
Last ranked
#10289
in 1978
Years tracked
15
1954–1978
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1954, Gregg reached its peak popularity for girls in 1960, ranking #3566 nationally with 13 babies given the name that year.
Gregg hasn't appeared among the national top ranks for girls since 1978, when it stood at #10289.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1978 | #10,289 | 5 |
| 1975 | #6,719 | 8 |
| 1974 | #9,223 | 5 |
| 1973 | #6,901 | 7 |
| 1971 | #8,760 | 5 |
| 1968 | #5,300 | 8 |
| 1967 | #4,132 | 11 |
| 1966 | #5,451 | 7 |
Gregg — Boys (United States)
FallingPeak rank
#167
in 1962
Current rank
#8534
in 2024
Years tracked
112
1881–2024
Trend
Falling
Tracked since 1881, Gregg reached its peak popularity for boys in 1962, ranking #167 nationally with 1,900 babies given the name that year.
Over the last 10 years of data, its rank has slipped from #6101 (2014) to #8534 (2024) — a 29% drop.
As of 2024, Gregg ranks #8534 nationally for boys, with 9 babies given the name that year.
Recent years
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | #8,534 | 9 |
| 2023 | #12,862 | 5 |
| 2022 | #9,283 | 8 |
| 2020 | #11,075 | 6 |
| 2019 | #9,172 | 8 |
| 2018 | #6,476 | 13 |
| 2017 | #6,143 | 14 |
| 2016 | #6,473 | 13 |
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 Gregg most popular?
Gregg was most popular in 1962, when it ranked #167 nationally for boys — the highest rank it has reached in this data.
Is Gregg 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 Gregg?
At least 36,619 babies have been recorded with the name Gregg in the US since 1881, according to Social Security Administration birth records.
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