Gregor
5 countries#316 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Gregor was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
3,612 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #417 · peaked in 1999 with 167 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
3,109 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #316 · peaked in 1999 with 123 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,213 births recorded 1897–2025 · currently #8243 · peaked in 1962 with 26 births
Most common in: California, New York, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
500 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #3017 · peaked in 1997 with 44 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
376 births recorded 1957–2020 · peaked in 1972 with 22 births
Most common in: Paris, Morbihan, Haute-Savoie, Hauts-de-Seine
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
3 births recorded 1999–1999 · peaked in 1999 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Gregor’s rank among boys’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #78 | — |
| 2007 | #89 | ↓11 |
| 2008 | #102 | ↓13 |
| 2009 | #94 | ↑8 |
| 2010 | #104 | ↓10 |
| 2011 | #119 | ↓15 |
| 2012 | #128 | ↓9 |
| 2013 | #115 | ↑13 |
| 2014 | #155 | ↓40 |
| 2015 | #172 | ↓17 |
| 2016 | #158 | ↑14 |
| 2017 | #156 | ↑2 |
| 2018 | #159 | ↓3 |
| 2019 | #187 | ↓28 |
| 2020 | #143 | ↑44 |
| 2021 | #191 | ↓48 |
| 2022 | #209 | ↓18 |
| 2023 | #214 | ↓5 |
| 2024 | #278 | ↓64 |
| 2025 | #316 | ↓38 |
Frequently asked questions about Gregor
Is Gregor a popular name?
Yes — Gregor currently ranks #316 among boys’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Gregor more common for boys or girls?
Gregor is recorded predominantly as a boys’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Gregor most popular?
Gregor peaked in 1999 in Scotland, with 123 recorded births that year.
Is Gregor rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Gregor’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #92 in 1974 to #316 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Gregor?
At least 5,201 babies have been recorded with the name Gregor across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Gregor popular in more than one country?
Yes — Gregor appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Scotland, United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Gregor?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in Scotland, names ranked closest to Gregor include Glory, Grafton.
Similar names right now
Ranked directly next to Gregor in Scotland, 2025 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.