Gregg
Meaningwatchful · English form of Gregory
- US rank
- #12,008
- Syllables
- 1
- Peak
- #167 in 1962
5 babies were named Gregg in the US in 2025. It has dropped 1,403 places in five years.
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US births per million boys, 1881–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Gregg you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 344,828 baby boys born in the US in 2025 was named Gregg, 5 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Gregg would very likely be the only one.
- HistoryGregg first shows up in US birth records in 1881, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 144 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1962, when it ranked #167. Today it's #12,008, so it could be due a comeback.
- Then vs nowGregg was 7.2× more common in 2000 than it is today. In 2000 it was given to about 1 in 47,847 baby boys; in 2025, about 1 in 344,828.
- TrendGregg has slipped 1,403 places over the last five years and now sits at #12,008. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- MeaningGregg is an English form of Gregory, which means “watchful”. Our records link it to Greek and Latin roots.
About the name Gregg
Gregg is a boy name of Greek and Latin origin meaning “watchful”. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, starting with G and ending in “-egg”. US birth records list Gregg for boys from 1881 to 2025, in 113 of those 145 years. Its best year was 1962, when it ranked #167 among boy names. In 2025 it ranked #12,008, with 5 babies.
Origin:Greek namesLatin names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1880s | 5.5 | 181,452 boys |
| 1910s | 9.8 | 101,833 boys |
| 1920s | 12 | 84,746 boys |
| 1930s | 22 | 46,189 boys |
| 1940s | 159 | 6,292 boys |
| 1950s | 541 | 1,849 boys |
| 1960s | 706 | 1,417 boys |
| 1970s | 329 | 3,039 boys |
| 1980s | 104 | 9,653 boys |
| 1990s | 37 | 26,767 boys |
| 2000s | 15 | 66,313 boys |
| 2010s | 8.1 | 123,153 boys |
| 2020s | 3.2 | 314,136 boys |
Other spellings of Gregg
More Greek boy names
- Boy name: Theodore · gift of God
- Boy name: Mateo · gift of God
- Boy name: Lucas · man from Lucania
- Unisex name: Elias · my God is Yahweh
- Boy name: Sebastian · venerable
- Boy name: Leo · lion
- Boy name: Thomas · twin
- Unisex name: Miles · possibly gracious
Questions about the name Gregg
What does the name Gregg mean?
Gregg means “watchful” in English, as a form of Gregory.
What is the origin of the name Gregg?
Gregg has Greek, Latin roots in our records. Other Greek names include Theodore, Mateo, Lucas.
Is Gregg a boy or girl name?
Gregg is a boy name.
How popular is the name Gregg?
Gregg ranked #12,008 for US boys in 2025, given to 5 babies. Its best year was 1962 (#167).