Gregory is a distinctive choice, ranked #1406 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gregory in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#1406
US Rank #593
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About the Name Gregory
Gregory has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 539 places in five years. It was most popular in 1997 at #117 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Gregory is uncommon in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gregory in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #539, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
⭐ Famous People Named Gregory
Gregory Bovino — Gregory Kent Bovino is a United States Border Patrol officer who served as the commander-at-large of the Border Patrol from October 2025 to January 2026.
Will Gregory — William Owen Gregory is an English musician and record producer.
Patriarch Gregory — Patriarch Gregory or Catholicos Gregory may refer to: Constantinople Gregory of Nazianzus, Patriarch in 379–381 Gregory II of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1283–1289 Gregory III of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1443–1450 Gregory IV of Constantinople, Patriarch…
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Gregory
Unlikely. With around 19 UK babies named Gregory per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gregory in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Gregory is declining: down 485 places since 2020, to #1,406 in 2025. It peaked at #117 in 1997.
Gregory is more popular in the US (#539) than in the UK (#1460). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Gregory include: Gregory Bovino, Will Gregory and Gregory of Langres. Short summaries for each appear below.
Gregory ranks #539 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
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UK babies named Gregory (2025)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↓ 485 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Gregory
Almost certainly the only Gregory in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
✨ Similar names to Gregory
Names with a similar style — each with their own classroom story
Gregory Kent Bovino is a United States Border Patrol officer who served as the commander-at-large of the Border Patrol from October 2025 to January 2026.
Patriarch Gregory or Catholicos Gregory may refer to: Constantinople Gregory of Nazianzus, Patriarch in 379–381 Gregory II of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1283–1289 Gregory III of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1443–1450 Gregory IV of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1623 Gregory V of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1797–1798, 1806–1808 and 1818–1821 Gregory VI of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1835–1840 Gregory VII of Constantinople, Patriarch in 1923–1924 Alexandria Patriarch Gregory of Cappadocia, Patriarch in 339-345 Patriarch Gregory I of Alexandria, Patriarch in 1243–1263 Patriarch Gregory II of Alexandria, Patriarch in 1316–1354 Patriarch Gregory III of Alexandria, Patriarch in 1354–1366 Patriarch Gregory IV of Alexandria, Patriarch in 1398–1412 Patriarch Gregory V of Alexandria, Patriarch in 1484–1486 Bulgaria Gregory of Bulgaria, Patriarch c. 940 – c.
Gregory James HannonMay 5, 1964 –April 4, 2026) was a professor of molecular cancer biology and director of the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge.
Gregory of Langres, also called Gregory of Autun, was a Gallo-Roman prelate, born around 446, count of Autun, in Saone-et-Loire then once widowed, towards 500, he becomes bishop of Langres, from 506 to his death in 539.