Gregory
Male name · ↓ Falling
281,804
Total Births
1962
Peak Year
#531
Rank 2023
1880
First Recorded
📋 About the Name Gregory
Gregory is of Greek origin meaning 'watchful,' borne by sixteen popes and several saints. It peaked in the 1960s in the US. Notable Gregorys include Gregory Peck and Pope Gregory the Great.
📊 Popularity by Decade
| 1880s | 59 births |
| 1890s | 203 births |
| 1900s | 360 births |
| 1910s | 713 births |
| 1920s | 1,052 births |
| 1930s | 1,708 births |
| 1940s | 18,162 births |
| 1950s | 72,261 births |
| 1960s | 74,530 births |
| 1970s | 46,063 births |
| 1980s | 36,501 births |
| 1990s | 20,219 births |
| 2000s | 7,395 births |
| 2010s | 2,011 births |
| 2020s | 567 births |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Gregory?
Gregory has been given to 281,804 babies in the United States since 1880. It peaked in popularity in 1962 with 8,767 births that year. In 2023, it ranked #531.
Is Gregory a boy or girl name?
Gregory is primarily used as a male name in the United States.
When was Gregory most popular?
Gregory was most popular in 1962, when 8,767 babies were given this name. The name has been declining in popularity.
How old is the name Gregory?
Gregory first appeared in US records in 1880 (the earliest year in the dataset).