How Many People Are Named Grier?
Complete statistics for the name Grier: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Grier, a very rare female name, is held by only 618 people in the US today, making up just 1 in 534,229 Americans. The majority, 74%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 3 symbolizes creativity, self-expression, and joy.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 29All 730 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: 2009Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Grier Through the Generations
Grier has seen steady popularity since its peak in 2009 with 43 births. Today, it's predominantly a younger name, with 537 individuals under 30, compared to 56 aged between 30 and 60, and 137 over 60. This distribution underscores its status as a contemporary choice, favored by parents looking for a unique yet strong-sounding name.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Grier's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Grier
How Many People Have the Name Grier?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 13,460 people in the United States currently share the name Grier. That works out to roughly 1 in every 24,625 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Grier a Common or Rare Name?
Grier 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.
What Does the Name Grier Mean?
Grier means "creative variant of Grier" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 3.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Grier in SSA data, approximately 35% are male and 65% are female.
When Was Grier Most Popular?
The name Grier reached peak popularity in 2009, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
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 Grier?
Approximately 13,460 people named Grier live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 13,460. That works out to roughly 1 in 24,625 Americans.
Is Grier a rare name?
Grier is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 24,625 Americans has this name.
What does the name Grier mean?
Grier means "creative variant of Grier" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Grier more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 35% of people named Grier are male and 65% are female.
When was Grier most popular?
Grier peaked in 2009 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
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.