Greely
- US rank
- Unranked
- Syllables
- 2
- Peak
- #954 in 1894
0 babies were named Greely in the US in 2025.
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US births per million boys, 1894–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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- HistoryGreely first shows up in US birth records in 1894, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 131 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 1894, when it reached #954.
About the name Greely
Greely is a boy name of English origin. It has 6 letters and 2 syllables, starting with G and ending in “-ely”. US birth records list Greely for boys from 1894 to 1944, in 11 of those 51 years. Its best year was 1894, when it ranked #954 among boy names. It hasn't been given to 5 or more US babies in a year since 1944, so today it's a genuinely rare choice.
Origin:English names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1890s | 8.6 | 115,830 boys |
| 1900s | 4.7 | 212,766 boys |
| 1910s | 1.1 | 934,579 boys |
| 1920s | 2.7 | 366,300 boys |
| 1930s | 1.2 | 806,452 boys |
| 1940s | 0.7 | 1,351,351 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 Greely
What is the origin of the name Greely?
Greely has English roots in our records. Other English names include Oliver, Henry, James.
Is Greely a boy or girl name?
Greely is a boy name.
How popular is the name Greely?
Greely is rare: fewer than 5 US boys got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 1944. It peaked at #954 in 1894.