Green
Green is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Green color, fresh, or living near a village common.
Origin and history
Green originated as an English nature word and surname referring to the color, growth, or a grassy village common. Historical usage as a given name in the United States peaked in the late 19th century, frequently passed down as a family surname. In contemporary times, it is an extremely rare choice aligned with modern botanical name trends.
Popularity in the United States
2,033 babies in the United States have been named Green since 1880. It ranks #2857 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- KY (34.1 %)
- GA (22.9 %)
- MS (16.9 %)
- AL (15.9 %)
- TX (6.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 324 |
| 1890-1900 | 225 |
| 1900-1910 | 158 |
| 1910-1920 | 346 |
| 1920-1930 | 376 |
| 1930-1940 | 243 |
| 1940-1950 | 166 |
| 1950-1960 | 108 |
| 1960-1970 | 55 |
| 1970-1980 | 26 |
| 1980-1990 | 6 |
| 1990-2000 | 0 |
| 2000-2010 | 0 |
| 2010-2019 | 0 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Green
- Green Adams: Politician, Judge
- Green Berry Raum: General, Politician
Fun facts
- The word traces back to the Old English 'grēne', which shares a Germanic root with words for grow and grass.
- Most historical uses of Green as a given name in 19th-century America derived from family surnames.