Greenberry
One with greenish hair or who lives near green bushes.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Greenberry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greenberry today is around 130 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greenberry births was 1935 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greenberry. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Greenberry is about 130 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Greenberrys were born before 1906.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Greenberry. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1935
6 babies that year
Average age
130
years old
1935 SSA rank
#3,411
Tracked since 1919
Popularity
Greenberry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greenberry from the 1910s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1930s, with 6 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greenberry by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Greenberry during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Greenberry
The name Greenberry is a unique and intriguing one, with roots that can be traced back to the ancient Germanic and Anglo-Saxon languages. The first part of the name, "Green," is derived from the Old English word "grene," which means "green" or "verdant." This word was likely used to describe the lush, green landscapes that were prevalent in the regions where these languages were spoken.
The second part of the name, "berry," has its origins in the Old English word "berie," which referred to the small, edible fruits that grew on various plants and shrubs. It is believed that the combination of these two words, "Green" and "berry," was initially used to describe someone who lived near or worked with plants and berries, perhaps as a farmer, forager, or herbalist.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Greenberry can be found in the Domesday Book, a comprehensive survey of landholdings and resources in England and parts of Wales, commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The book mentions a landholder named Greenberry in the county of Hertfordshire.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Greenberry. In the 16th century, Greenberry Moulton (1495-1567) was a renowned English farmer and landowner who played a significant role in the agricultural developments of his time. Another notable figure was Greenberry Parham (1667-1735), a prominent merchant and philanthropist from Virginia, who was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions and churches in the American colonies.
In the 19th century, Greenberry Foote (1801-1879) was a distinguished American politician and lawyer who served as a United States Senator from Mississippi. He was known for his oratorical skills and his advocacy for states' rights. Another individual of note was Greenberry Wallis (1821-1898), a British architect who designed several notable buildings, including the Tyne Theatre and Opera House in Newcastle upon Tyne.
More recently, Greenberry Hendricks (1923-2001) was an African American civil rights activist and educator who fought against segregation and discrimination in the United States. He played a crucial role in the desegregation of schools in his home state of Arkansas and was a respected leader in the civil rights movement.
While the name Greenberry may seem unusual in modern times, its rich history and unique origins make it a fascinating and storied moniker, reflecting the deep connections between language, culture, and the natural world.
People
Greenberry + last name combinations
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FAQ
Greenberry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greenberry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greenberry going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Greenberry a common name?
We classify Greenberry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 11 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greenberry most popular?
The single biggest year for Greenberry was 1935, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greenberry is about 130 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Greenberry in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Greenberry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greenberry in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Greenberry still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Greenberry in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Greenberry can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Greenberry?
You can see how many people share the name Greenberry on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.