Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Greig
//ˈɡɹiɡ//
1 syllablePeak year: 19575 lettersStarts with G
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Greig's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Greig's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Greig |
|---|---|
| 1938 | 8 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1945 | 5 |
| 1946 | 12 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1948 | 13 |
| 1949 | 15 |
| 1950 | 14 |
| 1951 | 17 |
| 1952 | 17 |
| 1953 | 11 |
| 1954 | 17 |
| 1955 | 19 |
| 1956 | 16 |
| 1957 | 23 |
| 1958 | 11 |
| 1959 | 18 |
| 1960 | 12 |
| 1961 | 20 |
| 1962 | 12 |
| 1963 | 7 |
| 1964 | 18 |
| 1965 | 9 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 5 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 13 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1974 | 6 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1979 | 5 |
| 1980 | 5 |
Greig through the decades
- Greig peaked in 1957, when 23 babies were named Greig in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (1967–1980), use of Greig has fallen 54% compared to the 10 years before that.