Greer
Origin
Scottish
Syllables
1
Peak era
2000s/2020s
Today
▬ Steady
Meaning
feminine form of Gregor, 'watchful, vigilant'
Popularity, 1890–2024
1890speak 2000s
Shape drawn from US Social Security baby-name records. Greer peaked in the 2000s and the 2020s in nearly equal measure.
When you meet Greer
Most people given the name Greer in the United States are teenagers or young adults today.
Estimated from US Social Security birth registrations and typical lifespans; a rough guide, not a rule.
The Greer deep dive
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