Boy
Gregory
watchful, alert
About Gregory
Here stands a name with gravitas earned through generations of steady service. Gregory carries classical elegance and timeless sophistication that never goes out of style. This name has graced leaders, thinkers, artists, and everyday heroes across centuries, proving its versatility and enduring appeal. Parents selecting Gregory often value tradition without stuffiness, wanting their son to have a name that commands respect automatically. The three syllables provide substance and weight, while the potential for nicknames like Greg offers flexibility and approachability. Gregory works seamlessly in any professional environment, looking polished on resumes and business cards. It pairs naturally with both classic and modern middle names, showing remarkable adaptability. The name suggests intelligence and reliability, qualities that serve well throughout life's various stages. Gregory ages gracefully—it suits babies and centenarians equally well. For families seeking a name with proven track record, with built-in respectability and cross-cultural recognition, Gregory delivers everything expected and more. It's investment in lasting quality over fleeting trends.
Popularity of the Name Gregory
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #967 | ||||
| 1881 | #815 | ||||
| 1885 | #998 | ||||
| 1886 | #795 | ||||
| 1889 | #921 | ||||
| 1890 | #579 | ||||
| 1892 | #765 | ||||
| 1893 | #725 | ||||
| 1894 | #692 | ||||
| 1895 | #759 | ||||
| 1896 | #748 | ||||
| 1897 | #816 | ||||
| 1898 | #587 | ||||
| 1899 | #635 | ||||
| 1900 | #757 | ||||
| 1901 | #496 | ||||
| 1902 | #766 | ||||
| 1903 | #750 | ||||
| 1904 | #575 | ||||
| 1905 | #682 | ||||
| 1906 | #601 | ||||
| 1907 | #523 | ||||
| 1908 | #493 | ||||
| 1909 | #511 | ||||
| 1910 | #573 | ||||
| 1911 | #491 | ||||
| 1912 | #492 | ||||
| 1913 | #465 | ||||
| 1914 | #468 | ||||
| 1915 | #477 | ||||
| 1916 | #477 | ||||
| 1917 | #451 | ||||
| 1918 | #448 | ||||
| 1919 | #466 | ||||
| 1920 | #454 | ||||
| 1921 | #453 | ||||
| 1922 | #407 | ||||
| 1923 | #440 | ||||
| 1924 | #408 | ||||
| 1925 | #409 | ||||
| 1926 | #375 | ||||
| 1927 | #381 | ||||
| 1928 | #357 | ||||
| 1929 | #375 | ||||
| 1930 | #363 | ||||
| 1931 | #342 | ||||
| 1932 | #327 | ||||
| 1933 | #333 | ||||
| 1934 | #299 | ||||
| 1935 | #282 | ||||
| 1936 | #273 | ||||
| 1937 | #234 | ||||
| 1938 | #225 | ||||
| 1939 | #205 | ||||
| 1940 | #189 | #173 | |||
| 1941 | #183 | ||||
| 1942 | #165 | #139 | |||
| 1943 | #163 | #169 | |||
| 1944 | #152 | #165 | |||
| 1945 | #96 | #176 | |||
| 1946 | #56 | #109 | |||
| 1947 | #33 | #73 | |||
| 1948 | #32 | #65 | |||
| 1949 | #31 | #61 | |||
| 1950 | #25 | #50 | |||
| 1951 | #25 | #41 | |||
| 1952 | #24 | #40 | |||
| 1953 | #24 | #39 | |||
| 1954 | #25 | #38 | |||
| 1955 | #24 | #35 | |||
| 1956 | #24 | #30 | |||
| 1957 | #23 | #30 | |||
| 1958 | #23 | #24 | |||
| 1959 | #23 | #19 | |||
| 1960 | #24 | #16 | |||
| 1961 | #23 | #17 | |||
| 1962 | #21 | #17 | |||
| 1963 | #21 | #16 | |||
| 1964 | #22 | #16 | #79 | ||
| 1965 | #23 | #20 | #80 | ||
| 1966 | #23 | #20 | #73 | ||
| 1967 | #25 | #23 | #72 | ||
| 1968 | #26 | #21 | #84 | ||
| 1969 | #26 | #22 | #79 | ||
| 1970 | #26 | #26 | #85 | ||
| 1971 | #26 | #24 | #92 | ||
| 1972 | #26 | #24 | #92 | ||
| 1973 | #26 | #29 | #96 | ||
| 1974 | #31 | #32 | #84 | ||
| 1975 | #33 | #34 | #101 | ||
| 1976 | #35 | #31 | #95 | ||
| 1977 | #35 | #51 | #93 | ||
| 1978 | #38 | #39 | #88 | ||
| 1979 | #42 | #44 | #92 | ||
| 1980 | #42 | #51 | #100 | ||
| 1981 | #46 | #51 | #106 | ||
| 1982 | #40 | #51 | #105 | ||
| 1983 | #42 | #56 | #112 | ||
| 1984 | #44 | #51 | #96 | ||
| 1985 | #45 | #69 | #96 | ||
| 1986 | #46 | #72 | #96 | ||
| 1987 | #47 | #72 | #104 | ||
| 1988 | #50 | #76 | #118 | ||
| 1989 | #52 | #102 | #98 | ||
| 1990 | #51 | #108 | #123 | ||
| 1991 | #55 | #121 | #123 | #70 | |
| 1992 | #60 | #149 | #118 | #77 | |
| 1993 | #65 | #158 | #121 | #80 | |
| 1994 | #76 | #175 | #144 | #78 | |
| 1995 | #84 | #135 | #125 | #92 | |
| 1996 | #98 | #183 | #140 | #103 | |
| 1997 | #103 | #131 | #317 | #200 | #115 |
| 1998 | #109 | #140 | #183 | #171 | #114 |
| 1999 | #122 | #156 | #304 | #253 | #139 |
| 2000 | #138 | #176 | #240 | #147 | |
| 2001 | #157 | #219 | #174 | #157 | |
| 2002 | #169 | #254 | #278 | #175 | |
| 2003 | #185 | #279 | #219 | #184 | |
| 2004 | #194 | #365 | #253 | #194 | |
| 2005 | #202 | #370 | #338 | #272 | #222 |
| 2006 | #208 | #400 | #275 | #247 | |
| 2007 | #223 | #513 | #335 | #276 | |
| 2008 | #236 | #589 | #497 | #268 | |
| 2009 | #247 | #551 | #413 | #287 | |
| 2010 | #268 | #628 | #345 | #267 | |
| 2011 | #279 | #635 | #511 | #329 | |
| 2012 | #286 | #626 | #578 | #429 | |
| 2013 | #296 | #607 | #497 | #389 | |
| 2014 | #315 | #741 | #522 | #471 | |
| 2015 | #346 | #758 | #530 | ||
| 2016 | #360 | #727 | #784 | #545 | |
| 2017 | #374 | #734 | #765 | #458 | |
| 2018 | #408 | #954 | #758 | #534 | |
| 2019 | #388 | #495 | #510 | ||
| 2020 | #435 | #778 | #668 | ||
| 2021 | #486 | #789 | #838 | ||
| 2022 | #495 | #867 | |||
| 2023 | #530 | #812 | #845 | ||
| 2024 | #539 | #838 | #808 | ||
| 2025 | #593 | #864 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gregory
Names Similar to Gregory
Nicknames for Gregory
- Greg
- Gregor
- Gory
- Grey
Famous People Named Gregory
| Gregory Peck | American actor |
| Gregory Hines | American actor and dancer |
| Gregory Porter | American jazz singer |
| Gregory Bateson | British anthropologist |
| Gregory Maguire | American author |
| Gregory P. Winter | British biochemist and Nobel laureate |
| Gregory Benford | American science fiction author |
| Gregory Isaacs | Jamaican reggae singer |
| Gregory van der Wiel | Dutch footballer |
| Gregory Smith | Canadian-American actor |
| Gregory Charles | Canadian musician and television host |
| Gregory Abbott | American singer-songwriter |
| Gregory Mankiw | American economist |
| Gregory Crewdson | American photographer |
| Gregory Jbara | American actor |
| Gregory Corso | American poet |
| Gregory Itzin | American actor |
| Gregory Campbell | Northern Irish politician |
| Gregory Sierra | American actor |
| Gregory Gaultier | French squash player |
Characters Named Gregory
| Gregory House | from the TV show "House" |
| Gregory Goyle | from the "Harry Potter" series |
| Gregory Lestrade | from the Sherlock Holmes stories |
| Gregory Peck | from the movie "The Omen" |
| Gregory Grantham | from the TV show "Downton Abbey" |
| Gregory Sallust | from the espionage novels by Dennis Wheatley |
| Gregory "Greg" Heffley | from the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series |
| Gregory W. Grue | from the novel "The Dark Tower" by Stephen King |
| Gregory Houseman | from the movie "The Dead Zone" |
| Gregory Anton | from the movie "Gaslight" |
| Gregory St. John | from the novel "The Quincunx" by Charles Palliser |
| Gregory Mackenzie | from the TV show "Desperate Housewives" |
| Gregory Harrow | from the movie "The Skulls" |
| Gregory Valentine | from the video game "Final Fantasy VI" |
| Gregory Page | from the TV show "White Collar" |
| Gregory | from the movie "The Boxtrolls" |
| Gregory Ratoff | from the movie "All About Eve" |
| Gregory Salinger | from the TV show "Jessica Jones" |
| Gregory Trask | from the TV show "Dark Shadows" |
| Gregory Sumner | from the TV show "Knots Landing" |