Find out how popular the first name Green has been for the last 1 years (from 1984 to 1984) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Green by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Green is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1984, there were 6 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Green.

The history of the first name Green

The name Green has its origins in the Old English language, where it was derived from the word "grene," meaning the color green. This word can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic "gro-niz," which itself stems from the Proto-Indo-European root "ghre," meaning "to grow." The name likely emerged as a descriptive term for someone with green eyes or complexion, or perhaps someone who lived near a particularly verdant area.

In medieval times, Green was sometimes used as a surname for those living in or near a green or common area. As early as the 13th century, records show instances of individuals with the surname Green, though its use as a given name didn't become prevalent until later.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the first name Green was Green Townsend, an English Puritan minister born in 1588. He later emigrated to the Massachusetts Bay Colony in the 1630s and served as a pastor in several towns.

In the late 17th century, Green Verditor was a notable English lawyer and judge who served as the Solicitor General of England from 1676 to 1686.

During the American Revolutionary War, Green Berry was a Continental Army soldier who fought in several major battles, including the Siege of Yorktown in 1781.

In the 19th century, Green Clay Smith was a prominent American politician and lawyer who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Kentucky between 1863 and 1865.

Another notable individual with the first name Green was Green Cunningham, an American frontiersman and explorer who was among the first settlers of Texas in the early 19th century.

While the name Green has never been among the most common first names, it has been used throughout history in various cultures and contexts, often reflecting a connection to nature and the color green.

Data source

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