Name meaning & stats
Gregory
Gregory means “watchful, vigilant” (Ancient Greek origin). 707,380 US babies since 1940, peak 1962. Notable Gregorys are 1.6× over-represented as professors.
What it means
“watchful, vigilant”
Ancient GreekWell documented
In US birth records
Peak year: 1962
707,380 US babies were named Gregory between 1940 and 2025.
Where Gregorys end up
| Career | vs expected | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Professor | 1.6× | High · 66 people |
| Politician | 1.0× | High · 64 people |
| Actor | 1.0× | High · 49 people |
| Basketball player | 1.1× | High · 49 people |
Among notable men who are professors, Gregorys show up 1.6× as often as you'd expect from how common the name is.
Notable people born 1940–2005 in the US, UK, Canada and Australia (Wikidata). Patterns, not destiny.
One more thing…
Gregory has a surprise career: 2.4×
Spelling family
Gregory is the main spelling
Names that sound the same, grouped by Heyotag. Share of US babies since 1940.
Name twins (peaked around 1962)