Greeley is an uncommon yet distinctive given name of American origin. Derived from the surname 'Greeley', which is believed to have originated from a Old English word meaning 'meadow', it has been used sparingly as a first name, particularly in the United States. The name gained some popularity through its association with Horace Greeley (1811-1872), an influential American journalist, newspaper editor, and politician who famously advocated for westward expansion during his time.
"Greeley sees a steady increase in babies named Greeley from 2003 to 2010, peaking at 10 births in 2010. After a dip, the name's popularity rebounded with 6 births in 2021 and remained steady at 5 births in 2023. Over these years, there have been a total of 34 babies named Greeley."