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Greer
GirlMeaning of Greer: Scottish: 'alert' or 'watchful'
Greer is a girl's name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is familiar but far from overused — 1488th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#1488
137 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
—
Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
3,818
First recorded 1912 · peak 2025
Trend
stable
Style: uncommon
Popularity over time
Gender split
19% boys · 81% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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