Boy · #3,668 in 2026

Greene

Name: Popularity of the name Greene in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Greene, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,668

Peak Rank

#2,877 (1919)

Total Babies

121

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1882

First Year

1948

Last Year

1919

Peak Year

#2877

Peak Rank

121

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Greene

Greene first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1882, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1919, when 9 Greenes were born — ranking #2,877 that year. As of 2026, Greene ranks #3,668 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 121 Greenes have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1880s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Greene

Phonetically similar names — useful when Greene is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Green
Grean
Grene
Grin
Grown
Grain
Groan
Gran
Groin
Gren
Grine
Grone

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Greene

What does the name Greene mean?

Greene is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1882. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Greene in 2026?

In 2026, Greene ranks #3,668 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Greene most popular?

Greene reached its peak popularity in 1919, ranking #2,877 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Greene a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Greene is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Greene?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Greene include Birdie, Elford, Berthel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Greene

Greene is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1882 and has accumulated 121 births in the dataset. Greene's peak popularity came in 1919 when it ranked #2,877. Use the chart and map above to compare Greene's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.