Greg
A diminutive of the male given names Gregory and Gregor, from English or Scottish (sometimes derived from the surname Greig).
Every Greg since 1915 — 77,849 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Greg
Greg is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #4,761 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1915, 77,849 American babies have been named Greg. Its peak came in 1961, when 5,409 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Greg stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Greg year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 21 | #4,761 |
| 2024 | — | — | 23 | #4,477 |
| 2023 | — | — | 20 | #4,943 |
| 2022 | — | — | 22 | #4,608 |
| 2021 | — | — | 35 | #3,323 |
| 2020 | — | — | 24 | #4,190 |
| 2019 | — | — | 28 | #3,835 |
| 2018 | — | — | 26 | #4,032 |
| 2017 | — | — | 26 | #4,027 |
| 2016 | — | — | 38 | #3,083 |
| 2015 | — | — | 34 | #3,315 |
| 2014 | — | — | 27 | #3,829 |
| 2013 | — | — | 49 | #2,500 |
| 2012 | — | — | 39 | #2,977 |
| 2011 | — | — | 45 | #2,680 |
| 2010 | — | — | 41 | #2,889 |
| 2009 | — | — | 55 | #2,363 |
| 2008 | — | — | 68 | #2,045 |
| 2007 | — | — | 60 | #2,221 |
| 2006 | — | — | 72 | #1,881 |
| 2005 | — | — | 91 | #1,546 |
| 2004 | — | — | 86 | #1,543 |
| 2003 | — | — | 73 | #1,691 |
| 2002 | — | — | 70 | #1,686 |
| 2001 | — | — | 82 | #1,487 |
| 2000 | — | — | 79 | #1,524 |
| 1995 | — | — | 129 | #978 |
| 1990 | — | — | 204 | #711 |
| 1985 | 5 | #11,240 | 332 | #474 |
| 1980 | — | — | 558 | #336 |
| 1975 | — | — | 952 | #218 |
| 1970 | 9 | #5,539 | 2,007 | #154 |
| 1965 | 6 | #6,051 | 3,181 | #105 |
| 1960 | 5 | #6,704 | 5,084 | #83 |
| 1955 | — | — | 1,166 | #210 |
| 1950 | — | — | 804 | #228 |
| 1945 | — | — | 355 | #314 |
| 1940 | — | — | 57 | #831 |
| 1935 | — | — | 19 | #1,619 |
| 1930 | — | — | 10 | #2,667 |
| 1925 | — | — | 11 | #2,655 |
| 1920 | — | — | 6 | #4,009 |
| 1915 | — | — | 7 | #3,207 |
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Famous people named Greg
- Greg Lake Musician · 1947–2016
- Greg Kinnear Actor · b. 1963
- Greg Mankiw Economist · b. 1958
- Greg LeMond Cyclist · b. 1961
- Greg Comic artist · 1931–1999
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Greg mean?
A diminutive of the male given names Gregory and Gregor, from English or Scottish (sometimes derived from the surname Greig).
How popular is the name Greg in 2025?
Greg ranked #4,761 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Greg?
77,849 babies have been named Greg in the United States since 1915, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Greg most popular?
Greg peaked in 1961, when 5,409 newborns received the name.
Is Greg a boy or girl name?
Greg is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Greg rising or falling?
Greg is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Greg?
Well-known people named Greg include Greg Lake (musician), Greg Kinnear (actor), Greg Mankiw (economist).