boy's name
Greig
GREG (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 1
- Letters 5
- Births on record 2,044
Greig is a boy's name with 1 syllable. In 1980 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
- Peaked in Scotland in 1978, when 87 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade in Scotland.
- First appears in birth records in 1974.
- 1 syllable, with the stress on syllable 1.
Greig Over Time
Births per decade in Scotland, 1970s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2024.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 440 |
| 1980s | 586 |
| 1990s | 456 |
| 2000s | 145 |
| 2010s | 26 |
| 2020s (to 2024) | 3 |
How Popular Is Greig?
In 2020, Greig was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #890 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Where Greig Is Used
Figures for Scotland leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Greig
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Greig Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Greig over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Greig
- English GREG /ɡrɛɡ/
Sibling Names for Greig
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Greig — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Greig
How popular is the name Greig?
In 2020, Greig was given to 3 babies in Scotland, ranking #890 that year. It was given to fewer than three babies in the most recent year of published figures for Scotland.
Is Greig a girl's or a boy's name?
Greig is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Greig?
Greig has 1 syllable.
When was Greig most popular?
Greig peaked in 1978, when 87 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.