Holding steady.
Popularity of Greig since 1938
Babies named Greig per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 8 |
| 1940s | 55 |
| 1950s | 163 |
| 1960s | 111 |
| 1970s | 42 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Greig is a Scottish name that has never been common in the United States. First recorded in Social Security data in 1938, it reached its peak year in 1957, though even then the number of births was too low to calculate a 1-in-N figure. Its trajectory has been stable, always given to a small number of boys. The name is closely tied to its Scottish roots, similar in style to other Scottish names like Alistair and Finlay. While it never appears in top states data due to its rarity, it remains a distinctive choice for families seeking a namesake or a nod to Scottish heritage.
Greig is a Scottish surname and given name, likely a variant of Greg, itself a short form of Gregory. Gregory derives from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'. The use of Greig as a first name in the United States dates to at least 1938.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Greig
Names that share Greig's style, for a brother or sister.
