Greg
Meaning & Origin
Meaning: Watchful; Alert
Background: The name Greg originates from the Greek word 'grēgorein,' meaning 'to be watchful' or 'alert.' This term was adopted into Latin as 'Gregorius,' which has been commonly used as a given name throughout various periods.
At a glance
Quick stats based on the history of this name.
Lifetime rank
#373
Total births
77,835
Most popular decade
1960s
(109,548 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-628 ranks)
Years in Top 100
6
First recorded year
1915
Gender usage
99.8% male
0.2% female
Stats by gender
Male
- First year
- 1915
- First year births
- 7
- First year rank
- #3,082
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 5,398
- Peak rank
- #77
- Most recent year
- 2024
- Recent year births
- 23
- Recent rank
- #4,414
Female
- First year
- 1951
- First year births
- 6
- First year rank
- #4,833
- Peak year
- 1961
- Peak year births
- 12
- Peak rank
- #3,792
- Most recent year
- 1986
- Recent year births
- 5
- Recent rank
- #10,911
Births over time
Number of babies given this name each year.
Rank over time
Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).