Gregg Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: GREHG //ɡrɛɡ//
Origin: English; Welsh
Meaning: English: watchful; Welsh: alert
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Gregg is of English origin, derived from the Greek name Gregorios, which means "watchful" or "vigilant." The Greek name was adopted into Latin as Gregorius, which then made its way into Old French as Grégoire. The name entered the English language through the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it was commonly used in various forms, including Gregory and its diminutive, Gregg.
The spelling 'Gregg' emerged as a variant, particularly in the Middle Ages, reflecting a trend in English naming practices to simplify and modify names for ease of use. Historically, the name is associated with several notable figures, including Saint Gregory the Great, who served as pope from 590 to 604 CE and is recognized for his contributions to the early Christian church and liturgy.
His influence was significant enough that the name Gregory became widely adopted in Christian contexts, especially in medieval Europe. The name also appears in various translations of the Bible, including the King James Version, where it is often used in reference to saints and church leaders, further embedding it in the cultural and religious landscape of the time.
Culturally, the name Gregg has been associated with qualities of leadership and moral vigilance, stemming from its original meaning. It has been used in various literary and historical contexts, often symbolizing a person of integrity or wisdom.
The diminutive form, Greg, has also been prevalent, serving as a familiar or affectionate variant in many cultures. Overall, the name Gregg carries a rich historical significance, reflecting its roots in ancient languages and its evolution through centuries of usage.
Famous people named Gregg
In this section, you will find notable people named Gregg. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Gregg who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Gregg who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Gregg Allman is a musician best known for his work with The Allman Brothers Band, as well as his solo albums.
Gregg Popovich is a basketball coach best known for his long tenure with the San Antonio Spurs and multiple NBA championships.
Gregg Araki is a filmmaker best known for his films The Doom Generation, Mysterious Skin, and Nowhere.
Fictional characters named Gregg
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Gregg is a fictional character from the video game series Night in the Woods. He is a lively and energetic cat who runs a convenience store and is a close friend of the protagonist, Mae.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Gregg was first seen in the United States in 1881.
Gregg has ranked as high as #364 nationally, which occurred in 1962, and has been most popular in New York, California, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Ohio.
In the past 5 years the name Gregg has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Gregg is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Gregg was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Gregg.
| Year | Total Births | Boy | Girl |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2023 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 2019 | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| 2018 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2017 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2016 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 2015 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2014 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 2013 | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| 2012 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2011 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 2010 | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| 2009 | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| 2008 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 2007 | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| 2006 | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2005 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2004 | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| 2003 | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| 2002 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 2001 | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| 2000 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1999 | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| 1998 | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| 1997 | 49 | 49 | 0 |
| 1996 | 57 | 57 | 0 |
| 1995 | 67 | 67 | 0 |
| 1994 | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| 1993 | 72 | 72 | 0 |
| 1992 | 104 | 104 | 0 |
| 1991 | 105 | 105 | 0 |
| 1990 | 124 | 124 | 0 |
| 1989 | 132 | 132 | 0 |
| 1988 | 148 | 148 | 0 |
| 1987 | 146 | 146 | 0 |
| 1986 | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| 1985 | 168 | 168 | 0 |
| 1984 | 160 | 160 | 0 |
| 1983 | 188 | 188 | 0 |
| 1982 | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| 1981 | 290 | 290 | 0 |
| 1980 | 301 | 301 | 0 |
| 1979 | 314 | 314 | 0 |
| 1978 | 369 | 364 | 5 |
| 1977 | 469 | 469 | 0 |
| 1976 | 484 | 484 | 0 |
| 1975 | 501 | 493 | 8 |
| 1974 | 484 | 479 | 5 |
| 1973 | 539 | 532 | 7 |
| 1972 | 629 | 629 | 0 |
| 1971 | 777 | 772 | 5 |
| 1970 | 941 | 941 | 0 |
| 1969 | 883 | 883 | 0 |
| 1968 | 951 | 943 | 8 |
| 1967 | 968 | 957 | 11 |
| 1966 | 1,141 | 1,134 | 7 |
| 1965 | 1,239 | 1,232 | 7 |
| 1964 | 1,505 | 1,505 | 0 |
| 1963 | 1,750 | 1,750 | 0 |
| 1962 | 1,900 | 1,900 | 0 |
| 1961 | 1,765 | 1,752 | 13 |
| 1960 | 1,749 | 1,736 | 13 |
| 1959 | 1,590 | 1,585 | 5 |
| 1958 | 1,484 | 1,477 | 7 |
| 1957 | 1,545 | 1,545 | 0 |
| 1956 | 1,444 | 1,438 | 6 |
| 1955 | 1,299 | 1,299 | 0 |
| 1954 | 954 | 949 | 5 |
| 1953 | 816 | 816 | 0 |
| 1952 | 733 | 733 | 0 |
| 1951 | 636 | 636 | 0 |
| 1950 | 626 | 626 | 0 |
| 1949 | 558 | 558 | 0 |
| 1948 | 523 | 523 | 0 |
| 1947 | 518 | 518 | 0 |
| 1946 | 319 | 319 | 0 |
| 1945 | 173 | 173 | 0 |
| 1944 | 153 | 153 | 0 |
| 1943 | 116 | 116 | 0 |
| 1942 | 86 | 86 | 0 |
| 1941 | 77 | 77 | 0 |
| 1940 | 58 | 58 | 0 |
| 1939 | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| 1938 | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| 1937 | 38 | 38 | 0 |
| 1936 | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 1935 | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| 1934 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1933 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1932 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1931 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1930 | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| 1928 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1927 | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| 1926 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1925 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1924 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1923 | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| 1922 | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| 1921 | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| 1920 | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| 1919 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 1918 | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| 1917 | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| 1916 | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| 1915 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1914 | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| 1913 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1912 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 1881 | 5 | 5 | 0 |
Top States for Gregg (2007)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |