Grier
2 countries#5917 in United States, 2025Popularity across 2 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Grier was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
756 births recorded 1916–2025 · currently #5917 · peaked in 2009 with 43 births
Most common in: North Carolina, California, Illinois, Texas
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3 births recorded 2002–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 3 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3 births recorded 2002–2002 · peaked in 2002 with 3 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Grier’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #9286 | — |
| 2007 | #4475 | ↑4811 |
| 2008 | #4647 | ↓172 |
| 2009 | #4482 | ↑165 |
| 2010 | #6182 | ↓1700 |
| 2011 | #8196 | ↓2014 |
| 2012 | #6872 | ↑1324 |
| 2013 | #6462 | ↑410 |
| 2014 | #7636 | ↓1174 |
| 2015 | #10148 | ↓2512 |
| 2016 | #5622 | ↑4526 |
| 2017 | #7442 | ↓1820 |
| 2018 | #6521 | ↑921 |
| 2019 | #6176 | ↑345 |
| 2020 | #5667 | ↑509 |
| 2021 | #6414 | ↓747 |
| 2022 | #7631 | ↓1217 |
| 2023 | #6409 | ↑1222 |
| 2024 | #6394 | ↑15 |
| 2025 | #5917 | ↑477 |
Frequently asked questions about Grier
Is Grier a popular name?
Yes — Grier currently ranks #5917 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Grier more common for boys or girls?
Grier is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Grier most popular?
Grier peaked in 2009 in United States, with 43 recorded births that year.
Is Grier rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Grier’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #12362 in 1989 to #5917 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Grier?
At least 759 babies have been recorded with the name Grier across official birth statistics in 2 countries.
Is Grier popular in more than one country?
Yes — Grier appears in official birth records in 2 countries: United States, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Grier?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Grier include Gisella, Glenda, Hadeel, Hazelle.
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