Holding steady, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Grigor since 1984
Babies named Grigor per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 17 |
| 1990s | 81 |
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 53 |
| 2020s | 24 |
Meaning & origin
The name Grigor has maintained a stable presence in U.S. records since first appearing in 1984. Ranking 9,714 in 2025, it is given to approximately 1 in every 244,011 boys, reflecting its uncommon but enduring use. Peak popularity occurred in 1992, likely influenced by broader cultural trends in Armenian and Eastern European communities. The trajectory suggests steady, infrequent usage rather than surging or declining. Notably, the name has not been associated with any top states in the Social Security data, indicating its distribution is scattered. As a form of Gregory, Grigor carries deep religious and historical resonance, particularly within the Armenian Apostolic Church, where Saint Gregory the Illuminator remains a central figure.
Grigor is the Armenian, Russian, and Bulgarian form of Gregory, derived from the Greek name Gregorios, meaning 'watchful' or 'alert'. The name has been borne by numerous saints and popes, including Saint Gregory the Illuminator, who converted Armenia to Christianity in the early 4th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Grig, Grik, Goga
Sibling names for Grigor
Names that share Grigor's style, for a brother or sister.
