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How Many People Are Named Greg?
Estimated people named Greg living in the U.S. today
63,557
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 77,835
- Peak year: 1961 (5,410 births)
- Estimated living today: 63,557
Greg by age group — who carries the name today?
Greg popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Greg
Greg has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 77,835 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 63,557 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 5,378 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gregs you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Greg in the US?
An estimated 63,557 people named Greg are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Greg rare — about 1 in 5,378 Americans.
Is Greg a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Greg is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Greg most popular?
Greg peaked in 1961, when 5,410 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Greg?
Greg ranks #761 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 44 out of 100 (higher means rarer).