Gregory
Every Gregory since 1880 — 714,753 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Gregory
Gregory is uncommon for boys in the United States, ranked #593 in 2025 with 493 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 714,753 American babies have been named Gregory. Its peak came in 1962, when 22,063 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Gregory stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Gregory year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | — | — | 493 | #593 |
| 2024 | — | — | 554 | #539 |
| 2023 | — | — | 557 | #530 |
| 2022 | — | — | 616 | #495 |
| 2021 | — | — | 608 | #486 |
| 2020 | — | — | 686 | #435 |
| 2019 | — | — | 806 | #388 |
| 2018 | — | — | 787 | #408 |
| 2017 | — | — | 890 | #374 |
| 2016 | — | — | 926 | #360 |
| 2015 | — | — | 987 | #346 |
| 2014 | — | — | 1,110 | #315 |
| 2013 | — | — | 1,182 | #296 |
| 2012 | 5 | #17,798 | 1,231 | #286 |
| 2011 | — | — | 1,265 | #279 |
| 2010 | — | — | 1,287 | #268 |
| 2009 | — | — | 1,426 | #247 |
| 2008 | — | — | 1,559 | #236 |
| 2007 | 5 | #18,602 | 1,679 | #223 |
| 2006 | — | — | 1,833 | #208 |
| 2005 | — | — | 1,903 | #202 |
| 2004 | 8 | #12,005 | 1,968 | #194 |
| 2003 | — | — | 2,110 | #185 |
| 2002 | 5 | #16,343 | 2,279 | #169 |
| 2001 | — | — | 2,478 | #157 |
| 2000 | 5 | #15,898 | 2,839 | #138 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,203 | 4,442 | #84 |
| 1990 | 23 | #4,284 | 8,378 | #51 |
| 1985 | 71 | #1,655 | 9,767 | #45 |
| 1980 | 60 | #1,815 | 9,267 | #42 |
| 1975 | 78 | #1,369 | 10,400 | #33 |
| 1970 | 64 | #1,533 | 16,286 | #26 |
| 1965 | 78 | #1,221 | 18,205 | #23 |
| 1960 | 78 | #1,240 | 20,304 | #24 |
| 1955 | 62 | #1,280 | 19,815 | #24 |
| 1950 | 27 | #1,847 | 13,311 | #25 |
| 1945 | 11 | #2,805 | 2,474 | #96 |
| 1940 | — | — | 756 | #189 |
| 1935 | — | — | 368 | #282 |
| 1930 | — | — | 248 | #363 |
| 1925 | — | — | 212 | #409 |
| 1920 | — | — | 179 | #454 |
| 1915 | — | — | 135 | #477 |
| 1910 | — | — | 25 | #573 |
| 1905 | — | — | 13 | #682 |
| 1900 | — | — | 12 | #759 |
| 1895 | — | — | 9 | #760 |
| 1890 | — | — | 12 | #579 |
| 1885 | — | — | 5 | #999 |
| 1880 | — | — | 5 | #967 |
Famous people named Gregory
- Gregory of Nazianzus Philosopher · 329–389
- Gregory Peck Actor · 1916–2003
- Gregory of Nyssa Religious figure · 335–395
- Gregory of Tours Writer · 538–593
- Gregory Palamas Religious figure · 1296–1359
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Gregory in 2025?
Gregory ranked #593 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 493 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Gregory?
714,753 babies have been named Gregory in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Gregory most popular?
Gregory peaked in 1962, when 22,063 newborns received the name.
Is Gregory a boy or girl name?
Gregory is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Gregory rising or falling?
Gregory is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Gregory?
Well-known people named Gregory include Gregory of Nazianzus (philosopher), Gregory Peck (actor), Gregory of Nyssa (religious figure).