Greig
A Scottish surname transferred from the given name based on the given name Gregory.
Every Greig since 1938 — 384 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Greig
Greig is not currently in use for newborns in the United States — fewer than five babies received the name in 2025. Its story lives in the historical record below.
Since 1938, 384 American babies have been named Greig. Its peak came in 1957, when 23 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1950s.
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 Greig stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Greig year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
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| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 5 | #6,614 |
| 1975 | — | — |
| 1970 | 6 | #4,431 |
| 1965 | 9 | #2,872 |
| 1960 | 12 | #2,467 |
| 1955 | 19 | #1,812 |
| 1950 | 14 | #2,064 |
| 1945 | 5 | #3,496 |
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| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Greig
- Greig Fraser Film director · b. 1975
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Greig mean?
A Scottish surname transferred from the given name based on the given name Gregory.
How popular is the name Greig in 2025?
Greig did not appear in the 2025 Social Security data, which means fewer than five babies received the name that year.
How many people are named Greig?
384 babies have been named Greig in the United States since 1938, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Greig most popular?
Greig peaked in 1957, when 23 newborns received the name.
Is Greig a boy or girl name?
Greig is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Greig rising or falling?
Greig has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Greig?
Well-known people named Greig include Greig Fraser (film director).