How Many People Are Named Gregory?
people in the United States are named Gregory
1 in 469 people has this name
Popularity Rank
⭐⭐ Common
Population Percentage
Of US population
Peak Year
22,058 births
Trend
Stable
📖 Name Origin & Meaning
Meaning:
English form of Latin Gregorius, which was from the Late Greek name Γρηγοριος (Gregorios), derived from γρηγορος (gregoros) meaning "watchful, alert". This name was popular among early Christians, being borne by a number of important saints including Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (3rd century), Saint Gregory the Illuminator (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nyssa (4th century), Saint Gregory of Nazianzus (4th century), and Saint Gregory of Tours (6th century). It was also borne by the 6th-century pope Saint Gregory I the Great, a reformer and Doctor of the Church, as well as 15 subsequent popes.... [more]
⚧ Gender Distribution
This name is Primarily Male
👥 Age Distribution
Average Age: 55.1 years old
📈 Popularity Over Time
Births per year from 1880 to 2024
📍 State-Wise Distribution
💡 Fun Facts About "Gregory"
- 553 babies were named Gregory in 2024
- Most popular in the year 1962
- Currently stable in popularity
- First recorded in 1880
- Most popular in California
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