Greeley
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #2,915 in 1914
0 babies were named Greeley in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1914–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGreeley first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1914, when it reached #2,915.
About the name Greeley
Greeley is a boy name of English origin. It has 7 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ley”. US birth records list Greeley for boys from 1914 to 2009, in 6 of those 96 years. Its best year was 1914, when it ranked #2,915 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 2009, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 3.7 | 270,270 boys |
| 1920s | 1.3 | 781,250 boys |
| 2000s | 0.3 | 4,000,000 boys |
More English boy names
- Boy name: Oliver · olive tree
- Boy name: Henry · ruler of the home
- Unisex name: James · supplanter
- Boy name: William · resolute protector
- Boy name: Benjamin · son of the right hand
- Boy name: Jack · God is gracious
- Unisex name: Hudson · son of Hudde
- Unisex name: Julian · of the Julius family
Questions about the name Greeley
What is the origin of the name Greeley?
Greeley has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Greeley a boy or girl name?
Greeley is a boy name.
How popular is the name Greeley?
Greeley is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2009. It peaked at #2,915 in 1914.