Greer
How to say it: GREER · /ˈɡrɪr/
Scottish surname from Gregor, Greek 'watchful' - crisp unisex name with literary ties.
Greer was the 1,437th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 137 babies of either sex (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #1,323 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #1,437 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 (both sexes) | 137 |
| Share of births | 1 in 24,199 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | +20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #1,323 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Greer keeps climbing toward a present high. The 2020s count as its best chapter yet, with more growth expected.
What goes with it
Keen and crisp with a smooth liquid edge. Sloan matches its cool minimalism.
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Greer is about under 1 in 200.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Greek.
Famous people named Greer
- Greer Garson (1904–1996)British-American actress
- Greer Grammer (born 1992)American actress
- Greer Skousen (1916–1988)Mexican basketball player
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