How Many People Are Named Gregory?

714,266

people in the United States are named Gregory

1 in 469 people has this name

Popularity Rank

#82

⭐⭐ Common

Population Percentage

0.2132%

Of US population

Peak Year

1962

22,058 births

Trend

Stable

📖 Name Origin & Meaning

Origin: English
Pronunciation: GREG-ə-ree
Gender: Primarily Male

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

Female
0.4%
Male
99.6%

This name is Primarily Male

👥 Age Distribution

Average Age: 55.1 years old

Young (<30) 57,489
8%
Adult (30–60) 341,745
47.8%
Senior (>60) 315,032
44.1%

📈 Popularity Over Time

Births per year from 1880 to 2024

📍 State-Wise Distribution

California 67,615
New York 56,574
Ohio 45,551
Illinois 42,174
Pennsylvania 41,405
Michigan 35,918
Texas 30,752
New Jersey 22,633
Florida 22,095
Indiana 21,683

💡 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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