How Many People Are Named Gregg?
Complete statistics for the name Gregg: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Gregg is a very rare male name, with only 1 in 11,564 Americans bearing it today, totaling 28,538 people. The majority, 66%, are over 60, making it a name that's strongly associated with an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
People with the life path number 8 are believed to be natural leaders, driven by a strong sense of responsibility and ambition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 63All 36,619 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1962Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Gregg Through the Generations
Over the decades, Gregg has seen its popularity fluctuate but has remained a name between classic and modern. At its peak in 1962, there were 1,900 births, but since then, it's been on a steady decline. Today, the age distribution shows a significant skew towards the older generation, with 615 under 30, 11,947 aged 30-60, and 24,057 over 60, reflecting its status as a name predominantly carried by those born in earlier times.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Gregg
Gregg is a masculine given name, sometimes a short form (hypocorism) of Gregory. It may refer to:Gregg Alexander, American singer/songwriter and producer born Gregory Aiuto in 1970 Gregg Allman (1947–2017), American singer-songwriter, musician, co-founder of The Allman Brothers Band Gregg Amore, American politician Gregg Araki, American film director Gregg Bush, American politician Gregg Butler, American football player Gregg Carr, American former National Football League player Gregg Cunningham, American politician Gregg Dechert, Canadian former keyboardist of Uriah Heep Gregg Doyel, American…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Gregg's English roots
📄 About the Name Gregg
How Many People Have the Name Gregg?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 24,054 people in the United States currently share the name Gregg. That works out to roughly 1 in every 13,779 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Gregg a Common or Rare Name?
Gregg is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Gregg in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Gregg Most Popular?
The name Gregg reached peak popularity in 1962, with 1,900 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Gregg?
Approximately 24,054 people named Gregg live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 24,054. That works out to roughly 1 in 13,779 Americans.
Is Gregg a rare name?
Gregg is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 13,779 Americans has this name.
What does the name Gregg mean?
The meaning and origin of Gregg are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Gregg more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gregg are male and 0% are female.
When was Gregg most popular?
Gregg peaked in 1962 with 1,900 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.