UK name, mostly boys
Greatness
The embodiment of being exceptionally superior, distinguished, or eminent.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Also recorded as a girls' name in the UK, with 4 girls.
Greatness is mostly registered for boys in the UK records. People looking for Greatness popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4991, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 3 births.
This profile covers 9 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 2013 to 2023. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 9 living people in the UK are called Greatness. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Greatness ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 3 boys were registered as Greatness.
- • Greatness is also recorded for girls, but the boys side is the larger UK variant in these records.
- • About 9 living people in the UK are estimated to have Greatness as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
- • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 69.2% of Greatness registrations are for boys.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4991
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
3 births
Estimated living
9
2026
Gender
Boy and girl registrations for Greatness
In England and Wales birth records, Greatness has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 69.2% of registrations are for boys and 30.8% are for girls.
These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.
Greatness registered for boys
- Ranked #4,991 in 2023
- 3 boys registered in 2023
- Peak: 2013 (3 births)
Greatness registered for girls
- Ranked #4,843 in 2024
- 4 girls registered in 2024
- Peak: 2024 (4 births)
Meaning
What does Greatness mean?
The name Greatness has its origins in the ancient Sanskrit language, which was the literary language of the Indian subcontinent. It is derived from the Sanskrit word "mahattva," which means "greatness" or "nobility." The name is thought to have first emerged in the region that is now known as India during the Vedic period, which spanned from around 1500 BCE to 500 BCE.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Greatness can be found in the ancient Hindu scripture, the Bhagavad Gita. In this text, the concept of "mahattva" is discussed as a virtue that one should strive for in order to achieve spiritual enlightenment and liberation from the cycle of birth and death.
During the medieval period, the name Greatness gained popularity among the ruling classes and nobility in various parts of India. It was seen as a name that embodied the qualities of leadership, strength, and courage, which were highly valued in those times.
One of the earliest known historical figures to bear the name Greatness was a renowned Indian philosopher and scholar who lived in the 8th century CE. He is known as Greatness Acharya, and his works on metaphysics and epistemology were widely studied and influential in the development of Indian philosophy.
Another notable figure with the name Greatness was Greatness Khan, a powerful ruler of the Delhi Sultanate in the 13th century CE. He is remembered for his military conquests and for establishing a strong centralized empire that stretched across much of the Indian subcontinent.
In more recent times, the name Greatness has also been associated with several influential figures in various fields. One such person is Greatness Mukherjee, an Indian writer and social activist who lived from 1887 to 1957. She was a pioneer in the field of women's education and worked tirelessly to promote the rights and empowerment of women in India.
Another notable bearer of the name is Greatness Chandra Bose, an Indian freedom fighter and revolutionary who lived from 1897 to 1945. He played a crucial role in India's struggle for independence from British rule and is revered as a national hero in India.
Greatness Deshpande, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer who lived from 1920 to 2003, is also a prominent figure associated with this name. She was a pioneer in the field of Indian classical dance and is credited with popularizing and preserving several traditional dance forms.
Overall, the name Greatness has a rich and fascinating history that spans centuries and cultures. It is a name that has been borne by many influential and remarkable individuals throughout history, and it continues to be a popular choice for parents in various parts of the world.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Greatness over time
The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Greatness in England and Wales, from 2013 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Greatness, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 3 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greatness by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Greatness was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4991 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #4694 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Greatness
- George 121,258
- Gabriel 20,581
- Grayson 7,636
- Gregory 2,925
- Guy 2,646
- Gareth 2,092
- Gethin 1,880
- Georgie 1,872
- Gary 1,575
- Gavin 1,422
- Giovanni 1,252
- Grant 1,199
FAQ
Greatness: questions and answers
How popular is the name Greatness in the UK right now?
In 2023, Greatness was ranked #4991 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Greatness most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 3 babies registered as Greatness in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Greatness?
The embodiment of being exceptionally superior, distinguished, or eminent.
How many people are called Greatness in the UK?
A total of 9 babies have been registered as Greatness across the 3 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.