Holding steady.
Popularity of Green since 1880
Babies named Green per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1927, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Green's real moment was 1886.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 324 |
| 1890s | 225 |
| 1900s | 158 |
| 1910s | 346 |
| 1920s | 376 |
| 1930s | 243 |
| 1940s | 166 |
| 1950s | 108 |
| 1960s | 55 |
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Green is a rare English surname used as a first name, with its peak occurring in 1886. It never appeared in the US top 1000 rankings, reflecting its extreme rarity. The name was first recorded in 1880 and has maintained a stable but negligible presence. Its usage as a first name is virtually nonexistent today, making it an unusual choice for parents seeking a vintage color name.
Green is an English surname derived from the Old English 'grene,' meaning the color green. It originally referred to someone who lived near the village green or who dressed in green, or possibly a greenkeeper. As a given name, it gained rare usage in the late 19th century, often as a family surname passed down. Its use as a first name has remained extremely limited, with records showing sporadic appearances in the 1880s.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Greene
Sibling names for Green
Names that share Green's style, for a brother or sister.
