Holding steady.
Popularity of Gregery since 1949
Babies named Gregery per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1961, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Gregery's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1940s | 5 |
| 1950s | 93 |
| 1960s | 141 |
| 1970s | 100 |
| 1980s | 98 |
| 1990s | 40 |
| 2000s | 10 |
| 2010s | 6 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gregery is an uncommon spelling of the classic name Gregory. Rarely recorded in U.S. birth data, it first appeared in 1949, but has never reached high popularity. Its peak year was 1973, when it saw its highest usage, though it still remained outside the top 1000. Since then, the name has remained stable but very infrequent, with a trajectory that shows little change over time. The name has not been associated with any particular state, indicating its scattered, infrequent use. For parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive variant of a traditional name, Gregery offers a slight twist on a well-established classic.
Gregery is a variant spelling of Gregory, which derives from the Latin name Gregorius, itself from the Greek 'gregoros' meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant.' The name was popularized by early Christian saints, notably Pope Gregory I (Gregory the Great), and has been used across Europe for centuries. The spelling Gregery, while less common, follows a pattern of phonetic respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Greg, Gregg
Sibling names for Gregery
Names that share Gregery's style, for a brother or sister.
