Gergory
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".
Name Census estimates that about 391 living Americans carry the first name Gergory. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gergory today is around 55 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gergory births was 1966 (26 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gergory. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
391
~ 1 in 876,610 Americans
Peak year
1966
26 babies that year
Average age
55
years old
1991 SSA rank
#6,142
Tracked since 1952
Popularity
Gergory: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gergory from the 1950s through to the 1990s, spanning 5 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 181 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1960s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gergory by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Gergory during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Gergorys live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, Florida, Georgia recorded the most babies named Gergory, while Georgia, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 5 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gergory
The name Gergory has its origins in the Greek language and culture, derived from the Greek word "gregorios," meaning "watchful" or "vigilant." This name gained popularity during the Byzantine era, around the 4th to 6th centuries AD.
Gergory is believed to have been initially used as a name for Christian monks or clergy members who were known for their dedication and vigilance in religious practices. The earliest recorded instance of the name Gergory can be found in the writings of Saint Gregory of Nazianzus, a prominent theologian and Church Father who lived in the 4th century AD.
One of the most notable figures in history to bear the name Gergory was Pope Gregory the Great, who reigned from 590 to 604 AD. He is renowned for his significant contributions to the Catholic Church, including the establishment of the Gregorian chants, a form of sacred music still used in liturgy today.
During the Middle Ages, the name Gergory gained widespread popularity, particularly among Christian communities in Europe. One of the most famous bearers of this name was Gregory VII, also known as Hildebrand, who served as Pope from 1073 to 1085 AD. He played a crucial role in the Investiture Controversy, asserting the authority of the papacy over the secular powers of the time.
In the 13th century, Gregory IX, born Ugolino dei Conti di Segni, became Pope and is remembered for his efforts in codifying canon law and for his role in the Inquisition. Another notable figure from this era was Gregory of Tours, a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, who lived from approximately 538 to 594 AD and wrote extensively about the Merovingian dynasty.
In more recent history, the name Gergory has been borne by several influential individuals, such as Gregory Peck, the renowned American actor who won an Academy Award for his performance in the film "To Kill a Mockingbird" (1916-2003), and Gregory Hines, an accomplished American dancer, actor, and choreographer (1946-2003).
People
Gergory + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gergory as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with G
Other first names starting with G with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Gergory: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gergory?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 391 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gergory going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 876,610 US residents.
Is Gergory a common name?
We classify Gergory as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 440 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gergory most popular?
The single biggest year for Gergory was 1966, when 26 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gergory is about 55 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Gergory a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gergory in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.