Greer

Greer is a unisex name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 126 babies in the United States.

Greer at a glance

Gender
Unisex name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Greer

Greer belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Greer first appears in Social Security records in 1912 and has been given to 3,681 babies since 1880, including 126 in 2024.

Greer in US records

First recorded (US)
1912
Babies named Greer in 2024
126
Total since 1880
3,681

Greer in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Babies named Greer in 2005
4
Total since 1996
13

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Greer mean?

The meaning of Greer is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Greer a boy or girl name?

Greer is a unisex name. In 2024, 126 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Greer?

Greer comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Greer?

Greer is uncommon in US records — it first appears in 1912 and has been given to 3,681 babies since 1880.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].