Gregory
girl nameGregory entered the US charts in 1929, peaked at #1103 in 1967, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1929–2025
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rank today
#1103
peak (1967)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4570 |
| 1930s | #4098 |
| 1940s | #2573 |
| 1950s | #1486 |
| 1960s | #1223 |
| 1970s | #1541 |
| 1980s | #1871 |
| 1990s | #7975 |
| 2000s | #14931 |
| 2010s | #16869 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Gregory are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gregory alive today was born around 1970, making them about 55 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gregory in 2025?
- Gregory is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gregory most popular?
- Gregory peaked in 1967, reaching #1103 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gregory with classmates?
- Gregory will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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