Holding steady.
Popularity of Greene since 1882
Babies named Greene per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1919, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Greene's real moment was 1882.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 5 |
| 1890s | 0 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 37 |
| 1920s | 58 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 10 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Greene is a surname-derived given name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, its peak year. It has remained stable in usage, with no significant spikes or revivals. The name carries the literal meaning of 'green' or 'dweller near the village green,' connecting it to nature and English landscapes. Despite its brevity and simplicity, Greene has never achieved mainstream popularity; historically, it registers fewer than 1 in 1,000,000 births per year. It has not appeared in any top state lists, indicating its rarity throughout its recorded history. For parents seeking an underused, nature-inspired surname name, Greene offers a straightforward alternative to the more common Green.
Greene is an English surname and given name derived from the Old English word 'grene,' meaning green. It originally referred to someone who lived near a village green or who played the role of the 'Green Man' in May Day festivities. As a given name, it began appearing in records as a transferred use of the surname, particularly in the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Green
Sibling names for Greene
Names that share Greene's style, for a brother or sister.
