Gregory
Pronunciation: [ gr-EHG-er-ee ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Gregory first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,747 babies have been named Gregory in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Gregory is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #66,833 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #66,833
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Old English dagian origin
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About the Name Gregory
Gregory is a girl name .
Is Gregory a boy or girl name? Gregory is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #66,833 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #538. Gregory is more commonly used as a boy name.
Gregory is currently ranked #66,833 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Gregory include Gre, Greg, Gregy, Gregie, Ory, Oryie, Gry, Grie, and Grekins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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