Gregg
Gregg is a boy's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Watchful or alert.
Origin and history
Gregg is a masculine given name of Greek origin, derived as a short form of Gregory. It gained steady popularity in the mid-20th century in the United States, often used as an independent legal name alongside its traditional spelling, Greg. Today, its usage in the U.S. is relatively rare compared to its peak decades.
Popularity in the United States
36,512 babies in the United States have been named Gregg since 1880. It ranks #598 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1894.
States where it is most popular
- NY (12.8 %)
- CA (9.9 %)
- PA (7.6 %)
- IL (6.5 %)
- OH (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 5 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 75 |
| 1920-1930 | 130 |
| 1930-1940 | 231 |
| 1940-1950 | 2,581 |
| 1950-1960 | 11,104 |
| 1960-1970 | 13,792 |
| 1970-1980 | 5,477 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,897 |
| 1990-2000 | 734 |
| 2000-2010 | 300 |
| 2010-2019 | 153 |
| 2020-2029 | 33 |
Famous people named Gregg
- Gregg Allman: Musician, Singer
- Gregg Popovich: Basketball Coach
Fun facts
- The double 'g' spelling at the end distinguishes it from the more common short form Greg.
- Gregg saw its highest birth counts in the U.S. during the 1950s through the 1970s.