Gregorios
Of Greek origin, meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Gregorios. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gregorios today is around 46 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gregorios births was 1977 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gregorios. 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
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gregorios. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
1977
5 babies that year
Average age
46
years old
1977 SSA rank
#6,210
Tracked since 1977
Popularity
Gregorios: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Gregorios 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 Gregorios during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Gregorios
The name Gregorios has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "gregorein," which means "to watch" or "to be vigilant." The name was likely given to individuals who were considered watchful or alert.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gregorios can be found in the works of the ancient Greek historian Plutarch, who lived in the 1st century AD. He mentions a man named Gregorios who was a priest at the temple of Apollo in Delphi.
In the 3rd century AD, the name gained prominence in the Christian tradition with the birth of Gregory the Illuminator, who is credited with introducing Christianity to Armenia. He was born around 257 AD and is revered as a saint in the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Another notable figure with the name Gregorios was Gregory of Nazianzus, a prominent theologian and one of the Cappadocian Fathers, who lived in the 4th century AD. He played a significant role in shaping the Trinitarian doctrine of Christianity and is revered as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox and Catholic churches.
During the Middle Ages, the name Gregorios was popularized by several popes who bore the name, including Gregory I, also known as Gregory the Great, who reigned from 590 to 604 AD and is remembered for his significant contributions to the development of the Catholic Church.
Another famous bearer of the name was Gregory of Tours, a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, who lived in the 6th century AD. His work, "Historia Francorum," is considered one of the most valuable sources for understanding the Merovingian period in Gaul.
In the Byzantine Empire, the name Gregorios was also popular, with several emperors bearing the name, including Gregory Decapolites, who ruled briefly in the 9th century AD, and Gregory Palamas, a prominent theologian and monk who lived in the 14th century AD and is revered as a saint in the Eastern Orthodox Church.
Throughout history, the name Gregorios has been associated with individuals known for their vigilance, wisdom, and dedication to their faith. It has maintained its significance across various cultures and traditions, serving as a testament to the enduring legacy of this ancient Greek name.
People
Gregorios + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gregorios 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
Gregorios: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gregorios?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gregorios 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Gregorios a common name?
We classify Gregorios as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% 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 Gregorios most popular?
The single biggest year for Gregorios was 1977, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gregorios is about 46 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 Gregorios in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gregorios a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gregorios 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 Gregorios still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gregorios 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 Gregorios 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 common is the name Gregorios?
You can see how many people have the name Gregorios on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.