Gregorg
A masculine name derived from the Greek name Gregory, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".
Name Census estimates that about 4 living Americans carry the first name Gregorg. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gregorg today is around 66 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gregorg births was 1965 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gregorg. 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.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Gregorg is about 66 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Gregorgs were born before 1970.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gregorg. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
4
~ 1 in 85,688,585 Americans
Peak year
1965
5 babies that year
Average age
66
years old
1965 SSA rank
#4,127
Tracked since 1965
Popularity
Gregorg: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gregorg 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 Gregorg during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gregorg
The name Gregorg has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "gregorios," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." The name was initially used to refer to those who were considered alert and attentive, often in a religious or philosophical context.
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Gregorg can be found in the writings of the ancient Greek philosopher Plato, who mentioned a character named Gregorios in his dialogues. The name also appears in various ancient Greek texts and inscriptions, indicating its widespread use in the region during that period.
The name Gregorg gained particular prominence with the rise of Christianity. One of the most notable historical figures bearing this name was Gregory the Great, who served as the Pope of the Catholic Church from 590 to 604 AD. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential popes in history, known for his efforts in reforming the Church and promoting monastic life.
Another famous Gregorg was Gregory of Nazianzus, a prominent theologian and one of the Cappadocian Fathers, who lived in the 4th century AD. He was a prominent figure in the early Christian Church and played a crucial role in the development of the Trinitarian doctrine.
In the realm of science, Gregorg Mendel, an Austrian monk and scientist, is renowned for his groundbreaking work on heredity and the laws of genetic inheritance. Born in 1822, Mendel's experiments with pea plants laid the foundation for the modern study of genetics.
Gregorg Peck, an American actor born in 1916, is another notable figure who bore this name. He won an Academy Award for his performance in the 1962 film "To Kill a Mockingbird" and was known for his versatility and talent on the big screen.
As the name Gregorg spread across Europe and other parts of the world, it underwent various spelling variations, such as Gregory, Gregor, and Grigory. These variations reflect the cultural and linguistic influences of different regions, but they all trace their roots back to the original Greek form.
People
Gregorg + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gregorg 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
Gregorg: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gregorg?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 4 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gregorg 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 85,688,585 US residents.
Is Gregorg a common name?
We classify Gregorg as "Very Rare". It ranks above 6.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gregorg most popular?
The single biggest year for Gregorg was 1965, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gregorg is about 66 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Gregorg in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gregorg a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gregorg 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.
Is Gregorg still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gregorg in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Gregorg can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people are called Gregorg?
Find out how many people share the name Gregorg on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.