Gregoy
A masculine name of Greek origin meaning "watchful" or "awake".
Name Census estimates that about 8 living Americans carry the first name Gregoy. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Gregoy today is around 67 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Gregoy births was 1956 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Gregoy. 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 Gregoy is about 67 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Gregoys were born before 1969.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Gregoy. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
8
~ 1 in 42,844,292 Americans
Peak year
1956
5 babies that year
Average age
67
years old
1961 SSA rank
#4,295
Tracked since 1956
Popularity
Gregoy: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Gregoy from the 1950s through to the 1960s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1960s, with 5 total registrations. The name continues to be given at rates close to its all-time high, suggesting it has not yet fallen out of fashion.
Babies born per year
Decades
Gregoy 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 Gregoy during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Gregoy
The name Gregoy has its origins in the Greek language and culture, dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "gregoros," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." The name is believed to have emerged in the early Christian era, around the 3rd or 4th century AD.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gregoy can be found in the Bible, where it appears as the name of a prominent Christian saint and theologian, Gregory of Nazianzus (c. 329-390 AD). He was a influential figure in the early Church and is known for his contributions to the development of Christian doctrine.
Another notable figure named Gregoy was Gregory the Great (c. 540-604 AD), who served as Pope from 590 until his death. He is regarded as one of the most influential popes in the history of the Catholic Church and is credited with several important reforms and initiatives.
In the Middle Ages, the name Gregoy gained popularity across Europe, with several prominent individuals bearing the name. One such figure was Gregory VII (c. 1020-1085), a German-born pope who played a significant role in the Investiture Controversy and the assertion of papal authority over secular rulers.
During the Renaissance period, Gregoy XIII (1502-1585) was a notable figure who introduced the Gregorian calendar, which is the calendar system widely used today. He also played a role in the Counter-Reformation and the establishment of several educational institutions.
Another famous bearer of the name Gregoy was Gregory Peck (1916-2003), an American actor who won an Academy Award for his performance in the film "To Kill a Mockingbird." He was widely regarded as one of the most respected and talented actors of his time.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals named Gregoy throughout history, showcasing the enduring popularity and significance of this name across various cultures and time periods.
People
Gregoy + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Gregoy 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
Gregoy: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Gregoy?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 8 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Gregoy 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 42,844,292 US residents.
Is Gregoy a common name?
We classify Gregoy as "Very Rare". It ranks above 24.6% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 10 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Gregoy most popular?
The single biggest year for Gregoy was 1956, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Gregoy is about 67 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 Gregoy in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Gregoy a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Gregoy 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 Gregoy still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Gregoy 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 Gregoy 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 named Gregoy?
Want to know how many people have the name Gregoy? HowManyOfMe.org, our sister site, puts the living-bearer count front and centre.