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How Many People Are Named Gregory?
Estimated people named Gregory living in the U.S. today
593,452
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 714,266
- Peak year: 1962 (22,058 births)
- Estimated living today: 593,452
Gregory by age group — who carries the name today?
Gregory popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gregory
Gregory has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 714,266 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 593,452 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 576 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Gregorys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gregory in the US?
An estimated 593,452 people named Gregory are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gregory common — about 1 in 576 Americans.
Is Gregory a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gregory is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gregory most popular?
Gregory peaked in 1962, when 22,058 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gregory?
Gregory ranks #64 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).