boy's name
Green
GREEN (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,033
Green is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1984 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1927, when 48 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Green Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1880s to 1980s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 324 |
| 1890s | 225 |
| 1900s | 158 |
| 1910s | 346 |
| 1920s | 376 |
| 1930s | 243 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 6 |
How Popular Is Green?
In 1984, Green was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Green
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Green Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Green over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Green
- English GREEN /ɡriːn/
Sibling Names for Green
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Green — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Green
How popular is the name Green?
In 1984, Green was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Green a girl's or a boy's name?
Green is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Green?
Green has 1 syllable.
When was Green most popular?
Green peaked in 1927, when 48 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.