Gregory, of Latin origin, signifies 'vigilant' or 'alert'. It was borne by several early saints, including a 6th-century pope. The name has been popular in various forms throughout history and remains widely used today.
"Gregry experienced a steady increase in popularity during the late 1950s and early 1960s, with five babies named Gregry born each year from 1954 to 1959. There was a significant spike in 1966, with seven births that year. However, this popularity did not continue into the 1970s, with only five births recorded in 1976. Overall, there were thirty-two babies named Gregry from 1954 to 1976."