How old is someone named Greg?
The average Greg is 60 years old.
Half of all living Gregs are between 56 and 67.
When was Greg popular?
Greg had one big moment, peaking in 1961. 66% of the babies ever named Greg arrived in a single 15-year stretch.
Popular names of 1961 · The most popular names of the 1960s →
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1910s | 7 | 0 |
| 1920s | 53 | 0 |
| 1930s | 242 | under 100 |
| 1940s | 5,101 | 2,500 |
| 1950s | 18,245 | 13,000 |
| 1960s | 36,513 | 29,000 |
| 1970s | 11,477 | 10,000 |
| 1980s | 3,608 | 3,400 |
| 1990s | 1,369 | 1,300 |
| 2000s | 736 | 720 |
| 2010s | 353 | 350 |
| 2020s | 145 | 150 |
How many Gregs are still alive?
About 60,000 Gregs are alive in the US today. That's 78% of the roughly 78,000 babies named Greg since 1915.
Most Gregs ever born are still alive.
What generation is the name Greg?
More than half of living Gregs are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Greg an old name?
Yes. Greg is older than 89 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Greg a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.8% of living Gregs are men.
Names the same age as Greg
NAME TWIN
Greg's name twin is Laurie. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Laurie's age curve is the closest match to Greg's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Gregg (61)
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Questions about the name Greg
How old is the average Greg?
The average Greg in the US is 60 years old. The median is 63, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Greg?
About 60,000 Gregs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 78,000 babies given the name since 1915.
When was the name Greg most popular?
In 1961, when about 5,400 baby boys were named Greg.
Is Greg a Boomer name?
Yes. About 56% of living Gregs are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this