How Many People Are Named Gregary?

Complete statistics for the name Gregary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Gregary
Very Rare
Old English

Gregary is a rare name, originating from Old English, that's very uncommon today. Only 415 people in the US carry this name, making up just 1 in 795,791 Americans. The majority of those named Gregary are over 60, reflecting its older-generation skew.

~415
Living in US
1 in 795,791
Americans
1965
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Old English origin, meaning 'vigorous'
🌐
Origin
Old English
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 9
Personality Traits
Determined Strong Reliable
9
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 9 are often seen as compassionate and understanding.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

782
Worldwide Bearers
#453,982
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
415
🇮🇳 India
49
🇿🇦 South Africa
29
🇬🇧 England
7
🇳🇬 Nigeria
4
🇨🇦 Canada
3
🇵🇬 Papua New Guinea
3
🇨🇳 China
2
🇲🇾 Malaysia
2
🇳🇴 Norway
2

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
415 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 58
14
Would be under 30 (3%)
245
Would be 30–60 (49%)
245
Would be over 60 (49%)

All 504 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1965

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
50
Modern Appeal
50
International
70

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Gregary Through the Generations

Gregary, a name that's been around since the mid-20th century, peaked in popularity in 1965 with 24 births. Today, it's considered very rare, with only 415 individuals bearing the name across the country. Interestingly, nearly half of those named Gregary are over 60, indicating a strong generational bias towards older adults. This trend suggests that while the name isn't disappearing, it's also not gaining new adherents, maintaining a stable presence among the older generation.

✨ Similar Names to Gregary

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Gregary's Old English roots

📄 About the Name Gregary

How Many People Have the Name Gregary?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 415 people in the United States currently share the name Gregary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 795,791 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Gregary a Common or Rare Name?

Gregary is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Gregary Mean?

Gregary means "Old English origin, meaning 'vigorous'" and comes from Old English origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 9.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Gregary in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Gregary Most Popular?

The name Gregary reached peak popularity in 1965, with 24 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gregary?

Approximately 415 people named Gregary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 504. That works out to roughly 1 in 795,791 Americans.

Is Gregary a rare name?

Gregary is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 795,791 Americans has this name.

What does the name Gregary mean?

Gregary means "Old English origin, meaning 'vigorous'" and comes from Old English origins.

Is Gregary more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Gregary are male and 0% are female.

When was Gregary most popular?

Gregary peaked in 1965 with 24 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US415
All-Time Births504
1 in X1 in 795,791
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age58
Peak Year1965
World Rank#453,982
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.