Gregg
A male given name transferred from the surname.
Every Gregg since 1881 — 36,624 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gregg
Gregg is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #12,682 in 2025 with 5 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1881, 36,624 American babies have been named Gregg. Its peak came in 1962, when 1,900 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
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 Gregg stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gregg 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 | — | — | 5 | #12,682 |
| 2024 | — | — | 9 | #8,569 |
| 2023 | — | — | 5 | #12,869 |
| 2022 | — | — | 8 | #9,289 |
| 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | — | — | 6 | #11,080 |
| 2019 | — | — | 8 | #9,173 |
| 2018 | — | — | 13 | #6,480 |
| 2017 | — | — | 14 | #6,143 |
| 2016 | — | — | 13 | #6,474 |
| 2015 | — | — | 15 | #5,824 |
| 2014 | — | — | 14 | #6,102 |
| 2013 | — | — | 17 | #5,248 |
| 2012 | — | — | 20 | #4,757 |
| 2011 | — | — | 15 | #5,765 |
| 2010 | — | — | 24 | #4,154 |
| 2009 | — | — | 25 | #4,080 |
| 2008 | — | — | 20 | #4,790 |
| 2007 | — | — | 23 | #4,279 |
| 2006 | — | — | 31 | #3,410 |
| 2005 | — | — | 29 | #3,409 |
| 2004 | — | — | 29 | #3,313 |
| 2003 | — | — | 35 | #2,806 |
| 2002 | — | — | 41 | #2,442 |
| 2001 | — | — | 26 | #3,350 |
| 2000 | — | — | 41 | #2,349 |
| 1995 | — | — | 67 | #1,461 |
| 1990 | — | — | 124 | #927 |
| 1985 | — | — | 168 | #685 |
| 1980 | — | — | 301 | #487 |
| 1975 | 8 | #6,717 | 493 | #348 |
| 1970 | — | — | 941 | #248 |
| 1965 | 7 | #5,474 | 1,232 | #202 |
| 1960 | 13 | #3,566 | 1,736 | #179 |
| 1955 | — | — | 1,299 | #198 |
| 1950 | — | — | 626 | #261 |
| 1945 | — | — | 173 | #452 |
| 1940 | — | — | 58 | #824 |
| 1935 | — | — | 22 | #1,465 |
| 1930 | — | — | 16 | #1,921 |
| 1925 | — | — | 12 | #2,495 |
| 1920 | — | — | 20 | #1,784 |
| 1915 | — | — | 6 | #3,574 |
| 1910 | — | — | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — | — | — |
Famous people named Gregg
- Gregg Popovich Coach · b. 1949
- Gregg L. Semenza Physician · b. 1956
- Gregg Allman Singer · 1947–2017
- Gregg Toland Politician · 1904–1948
- Gregg Henry Actor · b. 1952
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gregg mean?
A male given name transferred from the surname.
How popular is the name Gregg in 2025?
Gregg ranked #12,682 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 5 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gregg?
36,624 babies have been named Gregg in the United States since 1881, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gregg most popular?
Gregg peaked in 1962, when 1,900 newborns received the name.
Is Gregg a boy or girl name?
Gregg is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gregg rising or falling?
Gregg is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gregg?
Well-known people named Gregg include Gregg Popovich (coach), Gregg L. Semenza (physician), Gregg Allman (singer).