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Grier
UnisexMeaning of Grier: Scottish: 'vigilant'
Grier is a unisex name most strongly associated with Scottish naming. It has 5 letters and 1 syllable, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 4771st most popular name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#4771
26 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
756
First recorded 1916 · peak 2009
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
44% boys · 56% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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