Gregory
boy name#593 in 2025Gregory entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #21 in 1962, ranks #593 today — a name gently stepping back from its peak.
Popularity 1880–2025
#593
rank today
#21
peak (1962)
493
babies in 2025
falling
a name gently stepping back from its peak
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #895 |
| 1890s | #680 |
| 1900s | #604 |
| 1910s | #479 |
| 1920s | #405 |
| 1930s | #288 |
| 1940s | #110 |
| 1950s | #24 |
| 1960s | #23 |
| 1970s | #32 |
| 1980s | #45 |
| 1990s | #82 |
| 2000s | #196 |
| 2010s | #332 |
| 2020s | #513 |
Strongest states
Over the last decade, Gregory has been most popular in CA, TX, FL.
Living bearers
About 586,000 people named Gregory are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gregory alive today was born around 1965, making them about 60 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 ranks #593 among US boy names in 2025, with 493 babies given the name.
- When was the name Gregory most popular?
- Gregory peaked in 1962, reaching #21 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gregory with classmates?
- Gregory will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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