Meaning and history
Grier is a Scottish and English given name transferred from the surname Greer or Grier. That surname developed from the personal name Gregory, from Greek Gregorios, meaning “watchful” or “alert.” In modern English it is used for more than one gender. The spelling may also represent independent family surnames, but the Gregory connection is well established. American professional golfer Grier Jones is a notable bearer; other prominent exact-name examples are limited.
20062006: 12 births, rank #9,286
2007: 33 births, rank #4,475
2008: 32 births, rank #4,647
2009: 33 births, rank #4,482
2010: 21 births, rank #6,182
20112011: 14 births, rank #8,196
2012: 18 births, rank #6,872
2013: 19 births, rank #6,462
2014: 15 births, rank #7,636
2015: 10 births, rank #10,148
20162016: 23 births, rank #5,622
2017: 15 births, rank #7,442
2018: 18 births, rank #6,521
2019: 19 births, rank #6,176
2020: 21 births, rank #5,667
20212021: 18 births, rank #6,414
2022: 14 births, rank #7,631
2023: 18 births, rank #6,409
2024: 18 births, rank #6,394
20252025: 20 births, rank #5,917
In 2025, 20 babies were recorded with the name Grier, ranking #5,917 among girls.