Gregg comes from the Greek tradition, meaning Watchful, vigilant.
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How popular is Gregg?
1962peak year
Gregg's usage has fallen in recent decades. Today, Gregg is a rare name in U.S. records with about 10 babies named Gregg each year. At its height in 1962, Gregg reached #167 nationally — 1,900 babies received it that single year. Its strongest stretch was the 1960s. In all, around 36,619 babies have been registered as Gregg since 1880.
Year-by-year registrations1880–2024 · U.S. Social Security data
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