Gregg

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Gregg

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Gregg is a diminutive for Gregory, the English form of a Greek name, Gregorios. Originally it meant “To be Watchful.”

History:
When Gregory began to be highly popular in the United States during the mid-20th century, the diminutive Gregg rose as well. Greg had originated as a nickname (leading to a surname) in the north of England during the Middle Ages.
Please see Gregory for more information.

Pronunciation: greg.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.029 % named Gregg

Popularity of Gregg:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1940: N/A
1940-1950: 432nd most popular.
1950-1960: 229th most popular.
1960-1970: 220th most popular.
1970-1980: 321st most popular.
1980-1990: 626th most popular.
1990: 963rd most popular.
1991: N/A