Greer
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
Every Greer since 1912 — 3,818 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Greer
Greer is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,851 in 2025 with 108 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1912, 3,818 American babies have been named Greer — about 81% girls and 19% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2025, when 137 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Greer stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Greer year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 108 | #1,851 | 29 | #3,789 |
| 2024 | 99 | #1,984 | 27 | #4,017 |
| 2023 | 76 | #2,386 | 30 | #3,744 |
| 2022 | 89 | #2,147 | 20 | #4,906 |
| 2021 | 97 | #1,997 | 20 | #4,827 |
| 2020 | 87 | #2,110 | 27 | #3,855 |
| 2019 | 83 | #2,225 | 20 | #4,854 |
| 2018 | 88 | #2,152 | 27 | #3,924 |
| 2017 | 89 | #2,149 | 16 | #5,618 |
| 2016 | 98 | #2,021 | 18 | #5,197 |
| 2015 | 88 | #2,155 | 25 | #4,115 |
| 2014 | 65 | #2,697 | 17 | #5,330 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2,852 | 18 | #5,041 |
| 2012 | 51 | #3,231 | 14 | #6,099 |
| 2011 | 52 | #3,188 | 11 | #7,161 |
| 2010 | 53 | #3,138 | 22 | #4,411 |
| 2009 | 52 | #3,213 | 7 | #10,218 |
| 2008 | 49 | #3,395 | 14 | #6,187 |
| 2007 | 53 | #3,224 | 10 | #7,788 |
| 2006 | 39 | #3,876 | 7 | #9,931 |
| 2005 | 40 | #3,666 | 6 | #10,563 |
| 2004 | 49 | #3,144 | 8 | #8,402 |
| 2003 | 45 | #3,251 | 8 | #8,109 |
| 2002 | 34 | #3,842 | 5 | #11,297 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,737 | 8 | #7,798 |
| 2000 | 45 | #3,089 | 5 | #10,990 |
| 1995 | 47 | #2,638 | 13 | #4,618 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,653 | 6 | #7,496 |
| 1985 | 23 | #3,650 | 5 | #6,920 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,805 | 7 | #5,138 |
| 1975 | 22 | #3,192 | 7 | #4,501 |
| 1970 | 24 | #2,878 | — | — |
| 1965 | 18 | #2,969 | — | — |
| 1960 | 15 | #3,264 | — | — |
| 1955 | 14 | #3,140 | — | — |
| 1950 | 15 | #2,708 | 7 | #3,154 |
| 1945 | 25 | #1,673 | 6 | #3,131 |
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Famous people named Greer
- Greer Garson Actor · 1904–1996
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Greer mean?
A unisex given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Greer in 2025?
Greer ranked #1,851 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 108 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Greer?
3,818 babies have been named Greer in the United States since 1912, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Greer most popular?
Greer peaked in 2025, when 137 newborns received the name.
Is Greer a boy or girl name?
Greer is used for both: about 81% of babies named Greer have been girls and 19% boys.
Is the name Greer rising or falling?
Greer is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Greer?
Well-known people named Greer include Greer Garson (actor).