Greg Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Greg originates from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning vigilant or watchful. It evolved through Latin as Gregorius before becoming popular in English. The name is often associated with positive traits such as reliability and leadership, while it has biblical connections through Saint Gregory. Its historical usage rose during the Middle Ages, leading to its common modern perception.
The name Greg is most popular in Montana, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Greg has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Greg' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 4320th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 789th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 134th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 180th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 612th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1799th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3702nd out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 6965th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 7682nd out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 23525th out of 27321 names. Discover how the name 'Greg' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Greg"
Pronunciation
/ɡrɛɡ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Greg is derived from the Greek name 'Gregorios', meaning 'vigilant' or 'watchful'. It is often associated with the Latin form 'Gregorius'.
Meaning
vigilant, watchful
Language Evolution
Gregorios (Greek), Gregorius (Latin), Greg (English)
Historical Usage
The name Greg gained popularity in the Christian tradition due to Saint Gregory, whose influence spread throughout Europe in the Middle Ages.
Variants & Derivatives
Gregory, Graham, Grego
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Greg is viewed as a friendly and approachable name, often associated with reliability and leadership.
Famous People
Greg Kinnear (actor), Greg Norman (golfer), Greg Gutfeld (television personality)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Greg"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Greg"
"Greg" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 4320th of 7545 | 51 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 789th of 6773 | 1,173 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 134th of 7552 | 47,083 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 180th of 10718 | 23,762 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 612th of 16616 | 4,118 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1799th of 24088 | 1,153 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 3702nd of 23106 | 352 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 6965th of 12526 | 51 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 7682nd of 19264 | 82 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 23525th of 27321 | 10 |
Regional Popularity of "Greg" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - |
85.99% 982nd/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
31.44% 486th/1546 |
47.81% 744th/1556 |
73.40% 1727th/2353 |
24.50% 379th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
4.54% 101st/2227 |
6.87% 167th/2430 |
6.13% 175th/2853 |
3.39% 94th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
4.53% 133rd/2937 |
5.71% 199th/3483 |
6.08% 214th/3518 |
4.13% 167th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
14.63% 539th/3685 |
12.04% 539th/4475 |
13.92% 723rd/5194 |
9.40% 594th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
68.16% 3123rd/4582 |
38.98% 2013th/5164 |
23.18% 1695th/7313 |
19.30% 1440th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
48.68% 3321st/6822 |
32.12% 2016th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Greg" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Greg"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Greg" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.