Total births
424
Unisex name · since 1989
Grier
Since 1989, U.S. Social Security records show 424 babies named Grier, peaking in 2007. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #6508
- among girls today
- 424
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Grier is the #6508 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 424 recorded since 1989.
Grier has 424 recorded births among girls since 1989, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #6508 as of the latest data, more common than 63% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1989 to 2025.
- #6508 among girls today
- 424 born since 1989
- 2010s peak decade
- 63% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Grier is currently the #6508 unisex name in America, more common than 63% of girls - 424 born since 1989, peaking in the 2010s.
- #6508
- among girls today
- 424
- born since 1989
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 63%
- more common than other girls
Grier vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#6508
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 63% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Grier was born in this single decade.
2007
Single peak year
33 babies were named Grier in 2007 - its busiest year on record.
How Grier compares
424 Top 48% higher than 52% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Grier's all-time total is 11% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Grier | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 424 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 33 | 48 | 19,840 |
Grier's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Grier's full recorded timeline at 2013, 54% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 46% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1989, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 2007 peak of 33 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Grier at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2007
Current rank
#6,508
Active since
1989
Grier popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1989–2025
- Peak year (2007)
- 33
- Annual births at peak, across 37 years of records
Grier popularity over time - boys
332 total births recorded since 1916 (Grier as boys' name)
Grier by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Grier's strongest decade.
172 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Grier births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s 5
1980s
5 births
- 1990s 5
1990s
5 births
- 2000s
2000s
133 births
- 2010s
2010s
172 births
- 2020s
2020s
109 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 172 births (41% of all-time use).
Grier by state
Where Grier concentrates geographically, total births since 1989
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 6 | 1.4% |
| #2 | Illinois | | 5 | 1.2% |
| #3 | Texas | | 5 | 1.2% |
California share of Grier's total US births 1.4%
Even split
6 of 424 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 3 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Grier? ▼
Grier has been given to 424 babies in the U.S. since 1989, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #6508 as of the latest data. 33 babies were born in 2007, its single highest year.
When was Grier most popular? ▼
Grier was most popular in the 2010s decade with 172 total births. The single peak year was 2007.
Where is Grier most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Grier are California (6 births), Illinois (5 births), Texas (5 births).
Is Grier a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Grier is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 424 births, and as a boy's name it has 332 births.
How long has the name Grier been used? ▼
Grier has been recorded in Social Security data since 1989, spanning 37 years of data through 2025.
What names are similar to Grier? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Griselda, Grisel, Gricelda, Griffin, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Grier's data
- Grier's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (172 total births) through the 2020s (109) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- California records the most Griers (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Grier
Nearby Names Like Grier
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Grier
Griselda Girl
#3579 9,124 births
Grisel Girl
#12344 1,671 births
Gricelda Girl
#13707 1,577 births
Griffin Girl
#6257 758 births
Griselle Girl
390 births
Compare Grier side by side: Grier vs Griselda Grier vs Grisel Grier vs Gricelda
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1989–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Grier: #6508 Unisex Name - 424 Births, Peak 2007." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/grier. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Grier draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.