Boy · #8,479 in 2026

Gregrey

Name: Popularity of the name Gregrey in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Gregrey, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,479

Peak Rank

#1,997 (1961)

Total Babies

224

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1951

First Year

1998

Last Year

1961

Peak Year

#1997

Peak Rank

224

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Gregrey

Gregrey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1951, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1961, when 17 Gregreys were born — ranking #1,997 that year. As of 2026, Gregrey ranks #8,479 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 224 Gregreys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1950s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Gregrey

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gregrey is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Gregory
Grigory
Grigri
Greegree
Groggery
Grugru
Gregor
Gregori
Grigori
Guerrieri
Groggy
Guerrero

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gregrey

What does the name Gregrey mean?

Gregrey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1951. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Gregrey in 2026?

In 2026, Gregrey ranks #8,479 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Gregrey most popular?

Gregrey reached its peak popularity in 1961, ranking #1,997 that year with 17 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Gregrey most popular?

Gregrey has historically been most popular in California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gregrey.

Is Gregrey a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Gregrey is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Gregrey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gregrey include Roxie, Clayburn, Edgel. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Gregrey

Gregrey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1951 and has accumulated 224 births in the dataset. Gregrey's peak popularity came in 1961 when it ranked #1,997. Use the chart and map above to compare Gregrey's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.