Greogry
A Greek name meaning "watchful" or "vigilant".
Name Census estimates that about 103 living Americans carry the first name Greogry. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Greogry today is around 48 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Greogry births was 1982 (13 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Greogry. 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
103
~ 1 in 3,327,712 Americans
Peak year
1982
13 babies that year
Average age
48
years old
1991 SSA rank
#8,671
Tracked since 1962
Popularity
Greogry: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Greogry from the 1960s through to the 1990s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1980s, with 61 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 1980s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Greogry 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 Greogry 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 Greogry
The name Gregory originates from the Greek language and has its roots dating back to ancient times. It is derived from the Greek word "gregorios," which means "watchful" or "vigilant." The name gained popularity in the early Christian era and has been widely used across various cultures and regions.
The earliest recorded use of the name Gregory can be traced back to the 3rd century AD, when it was borne by Saint Gregory the Illuminator, the patron saint of Armenia. He played a pivotal role in spreading Christianity in Armenia and is revered as one of the founders of the Armenian Apostolic Church.
Another significant figure in history who bore the name Gregory was Pope Gregory I, also known as Gregory the Great. He was the Bishop of Rome from 590 to 604 AD and is recognized as one of the most influential popes in the history of the Catholic Church. His reforms and contributions to the liturgy, music, and theology left an indelible mark on the Church.
In the Byzantine Empire, Gregory Nazianzus, a prominent theologian and Archbishop of Constantinople, lived in the 4th century AD. He was one of the Cappadocian Fathers and played a crucial role in the development of the Nicene Creed, a defining statement of Christian faith.
During the Middle Ages, Gregory of Tours, a Gallo-Roman historian and Bishop of Tours, lived in the 6th century AD. He is best known for his work "Historia Francorum," a seminal chronicle that provides invaluable insights into the Merovingian dynasty and the history of early medieval France.
In more recent times, Gregory Peck, an American actor born in 1916 and died in 2003, left a lasting legacy in Hollywood. He won an Academy Award for his performance in the film "To Kill a Mockingbird" and is widely regarded as one of the most influential actors of the 20th century.
These are just a few examples of notable figures throughout history who bore the name Gregory. The name has endured across centuries and cultures, carrying with it a sense of watchfulness, vigilance, and significance in various contexts, from religion and philosophy to art and literature.
People
Greogry + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Greogry 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
Greogry: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Greogry?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 103 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Greogry 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 3,327,712 US residents.
Is Greogry a common name?
We classify Greogry as "Very Rare". It ranks above 65% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 111 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Greogry most popular?
The single biggest year for Greogry was 1982, when 13 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Greogry is about 48 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Greogry a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Greogry 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.