Gregory
Meaning: Watchful or alert
Origin: Greek
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #23
Total births: 23,475
History: Gregory peaked in the 1960s-70s in Australia. Greg Norman — the Great White Shark — dominated world golf and became Australia's most famous sporting export of the 1980s-90s. Greg Chappell captained Australia in cricket. Gregory means Australian sporting excellence on the global stage.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1990) | #95 |
| Babies named Gregory in 1990 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 23,475 |
| Peak year | 1958 (1,358 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #7 |
| Years in records | 1952–1990 (39 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 38 spots |
Frequently asked about Gregory
What does the name Gregory mean?
Gregory means “Watchful or alert” from Greek roots.
What is the origin of the name Gregory?
Gregory has Greek origin. The traditional meaning is “Watchful or alert”.
How popular is Gregory in Australia?
Gregory ranked #95 in Australia in 1990 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Gregory most popular?
Gregory peaked in 1958 with 1,358 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Gregory a boy or girl name?
Gregory is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Gregorys in registered births are male.
Is the name Gregory rising or falling in popularity?
Gregory has fallen 38 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #57 in 1985 to #95 in 1990.
How long has Gregory been recorded in Australia?
Gregory appears in birth records in Australia across 39 years — from 1952 through 1990.