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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Greer — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Greenly|Greg
Scottish◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Greer

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GREER · 1 syllables

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Girl
#1980
↑↑ Surging
Girl
#1980
Popularity score: 23
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#1980 in 2024
5yr
+403 ranks
Velocity
+403
Birth frequency
2.8 per 100,000 births
Boy
#4001
Popularity score: 16
↓ Fading
Peak
#3739 in 2023
5yr
-262 ranks
Velocity
-262
Birth frequency
7.5 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

BOY
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #4001 · Falling since 2020

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Scottish boy names
Greer

Popularity score: 16  ·  SSA Rank: #4001

GIRL
Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20202024

Rank #1980 · Rising since 2020

All US girl names
Top 200 girl names
Scottish girl names
Greer

Popularity score: 23  ·  SSA Rank: #1980

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
92
Higher than 92% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+403 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
70
9 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class
Name DNA
ScottishNatureUnisexSurname-origin1-syllableStrongGroundedUncommonModern-vintage
Character
independent spiritsharp intellectquiet confidencedetermined resolve
People with this name

Qualities shared by notable Greers

athleticdeterminedcompetitivedisciplinedstrategic
STRONG
High confidence

Greer is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1980 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +403 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#4001 · very rare
Greer at a Glance
Meaning:One who dwells by the grey fortification or stony place. A surname turned given name with Scottish roots, often associated with strength and natural landscapes.
Language root:Old English · Scottish
Peak rank:#1980 in 2024
5yr change:+403 ranks
Sex usage:Girl #1980 · Boy #4001
Notable bearers

No notable bearers on record.

Similar Sound
Grey◈GrantGrier◈Greer◈GreenGrayson◈
Similar Style
Finn◈Rowan◈Soren◈Beckett◈Caspian◈Leif
Works Well With
Sibling names that pair naturally with Greer
Wren◈Hazel◈Piper◈Roan◈Stellan◈IvySage◈Beckett◈
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Finn◈
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↓ Fading
Rowan◈
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↓ Declining
Soren◈
Scandinavian · #4358
↑↑ Surging
Beckett◈
English · #1801
↑↑ Surging
Caspian◈
Persian · —
→ Stable
Isla
Scottish · #35
→ Stable
Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Greer illustration
Name Intelligence
Greer · Overview
Summary

Greer is a Scottish unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #1980 in the US in 2024.

Search interest: 12/100 → Stable

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Greer scores 92/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 403 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Nature · Strong character
Greer carries a cool, grounded quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Greer is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
greer.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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