Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Gregg has its roots in the Greek name Gregorios, meaning watchful or vigilant. It evolved through Latin into its modern form, and the name is associated with positive traits like reliability. While it does not have a biblical background, its historical usage surged after the influence of Saint Gregory the Great. Variants include Greg and Gregory, among others.
Etymology & Cultural Background
Pronunciation
/ɡrɛɡ/
Origin
Greek
Etymology
The name Gregg is derived from the Greek name 'Gregorios', which means 'watchful' or 'vigilant'. It was later adopted into Latin as 'Gregorius'.
Meaning
Watchful, vigilant
Language Evolution
Gregorios (Greek), Gregorius (Latin), Gregg (English)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world in the Middle Ages, particularly after the establishment of Saint Gregory the Great as Pope in the 6th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Greg, Gregory, Grego
Modern Popularity & Image
Today, Gregg is seen as a classic name that conveys a sense of tradition and reliability. It is less common than its variant Gregory but still holds a positive image.
Famous People
Gregg Allman (musician), Gregg Popovich (basketball coach), Gregg Araki (filmmaker)
📊 Trend Analysis
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Girl Name Trend
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Key Insights
Popularity Trend
Highly Popular name with 1,900 peak births in 1962
Geographic Spread
Popular across 50 US states, with strongest presence in Minnesota
Historical Span
Data spanning 145 years from 1880 to 2024, showing long-term trends
Generational Impact
Influenced 9 different American generations with varying popularity
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Historical Birth Statistics
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
Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 2349th of 7545 | 193 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 911th of 6773 | 906 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 217th of 7552 | 21,665 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 296th of 10718 | 10,926 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 850th of 16616 | 2,197 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 3224th of 24088 | 493 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 7581st of 23106 | 122 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 7067th of 12526 | 49 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 8706th of 19264 | 63 |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
36.16% 559th/1546 |
46.53% 724th/1556 |
75.65% 1780th/2353 |
36.33% 562nd/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
7.45% 166th/2227 |
6.46% 157th/2430 |
13.70% 391st/2853 |
7.21% 200th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
8.55% 251st/2937 |
5.00% 174th/3483 |
13.42% 472nd/3518 |
8.78% 355th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
24.02% 885th/3685 |
11.62% 520th/4475 |
21.29% 1106th/5194 |
18.87% 1192nd/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
44.13% 2279th/5164 |
53.40% 3905th/7313 |
67.40% 5030th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity by Generation - Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- |
100.00% 2430th/2430 |
- | - |
| 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
This map shows relative popularity 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.
Comprehensive Regional & Generational Popularity Trends in the United States
This name shows strongest popularity in Minnesota across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the Baby Boomers generation in the MidWest 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, usage has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for female 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 female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, popularity patterns vary significantly: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2349th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 911th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 217th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 296th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 850th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 3224th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 7581st out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 7067th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 8706th out of 19264 names. Explore how this name has evolved through American history with comprehensive regional and generational analysis.