Greer
3 countries#1844 in United States, 2025Popularity across 3 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Greer was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
3,818 births recorded 1912–2025 · currently #1844 · peaked in 2025 with 137 births
Most common in: Texas, California, Georgia, New York, Tennessee
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
25 births recorded 1974–2019 · peaked in 2005 with 4 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
13 births recorded 1997–2005 · peaked in 2005 with 4 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
12 births recorded 1974–2019 · peaked in 1974 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Greer’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #3854 | — |
| 2007 | #3214 | ↑640 |
| 2008 | #3377 | ↓163 |
| 2009 | #3189 | ↑188 |
| 2010 | #3123 | ↑66 |
| 2011 | #3173 | ↓50 |
| 2012 | #3213 | ↓40 |
| 2013 | #2837 | ↑376 |
| 2014 | #2683 | ↑154 |
| 2015 | #2152 | ↑531 |
| 2016 | #2017 | ↑135 |
| 2017 | #2144 | ↓127 |
| 2018 | #2145 | ↓1 |
| 2019 | #2217 | ↓72 |
| 2020 | #2100 | ↑117 |
| 2021 | #1991 | ↑109 |
| 2022 | #2142 | ↓151 |
| 2023 | #2379 | ↓237 |
| 2024 | #1980 | ↑399 |
| 2025 | #1844 | ↑136 |
Frequently asked questions about Greer
Is Greer a popular name?
Yes — Greer currently ranks #1844 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Greer more common for boys or girls?
Greer is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Greer most popular?
Greer peaked in 2025 in United States, with 137 recorded births that year.
Is Greer rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Greer’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4420 in 1941 to #1844 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Greer?
At least 3,843 babies have been recorded with the name Greer across official birth statistics in 3 countries.
Is Greer popular in more than one country?
Yes — Greer appears in official birth records in 3 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Greer?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Greer include Francine, Leen.
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