Name meaning & stats
Greig
Greig. 376 US babies since 1940, peak 1957. Notable Greigs are 1.6× over-represented as footballers.
What it means
No agreed meaning on record
In US birth records
Peak year: 1957
376 US babies were named Greig between 1940 and 2025.
Where Greigs end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Footballer | 1.6× | Low · 4 people |
| Rugby player | 1.5× | Low · 3 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | Low · 1 people |
Among notable men who are footballers, Greigs show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
Name twins (peaked around 1957)