Gregorio Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Gregorio originates from the Latin 'Gregorius', which is derived from the Greek 'Gregorios', meaning watchful or vigilant. The name has evolved through various languages and forms, maintaining its core meaning. It gained prominence in the early Christian era due to notable saints and has a perception of wisdom and leadership in modern contexts.
The name Gregorio is most popular in Texas, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Boy name among the G.I. Generation generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Gregorio has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, falling for male in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, stalled for male in South, stalled for male in West. Across generations, 'Gregorio' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 745th out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 761st out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 854th out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 785th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 813th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 1254th out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 2220th out of 23106 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 12526th out of 12526 names. Discover how the name 'Gregorio' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Gregorio"
Pronunciation
/ɡreˈɡɔɾjo/
Origin
Latin
Etymology
The name Gregorio is derived from the Latin name 'Gregorius', which comes from the Greek 'Gregorios', meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'.
Meaning
watchful, vigilant
Language Evolution
Gregorios (Greek), Gregorius (Latin), Gregorio (Italian/Spanish)
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the early Christian period due to several saints and popes named Gregory, particularly Saint Gregory the Great in the 6th century.
Variants & Derivatives
Gregory, Grego, Greg, Gigi
Modern Popularity & Image
The name Gregorio is often associated with wisdom and leadership, and it carries a classic and traditional image in various cultures.
Famous People
Gregorio Allegri, an Italian composer, Gregorio III Laham, a Melkite Greek Catholic Patriarch, Gregorio de Villalobos, a Spanish politician
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Gregorio"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Gregorio"
"Gregorio" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Boy | 745th of 7545 | 1,216 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Boy | 761st of 6773 | 1,235 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Boy | 854th of 7552 | 1,437 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Boy | 785th of 10718 | 1,704 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Boy | 813th of 16616 | 2,353 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Boy | 1254th of 24088 | 1,995 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Boy | 2220th of 23106 | 758 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 12526th of 12526 | 5 |
Regional Popularity of "Gregorio" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - |
20.41% 483rd/2366 |
28.55% 326th/1142 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - |
21.38% 503rd/2353 |
28.31% 438th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
61.56% 1371st/2227 |
37.04% 900th/2430 |
21.77% 621st/2853 |
22.31% 619th/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
37.11% 1090th/2937 |
24.83% 865th/3483 |
18.73% 659th/3518 |
13.70% 554th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
32.94% 1214th/3685 |
27.15% 1215th/4475 |
14.98% 778th/5194 |
8.88% 561st/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
40.40% 1851st/4582 |
42.22% 2180th/5164 |
15.19% 1111th/7313 |
11.44% 854th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
71.34% 2842nd/3984 |
- |
25.26% 1723rd/6822 |
24.06% 1510th/6276 |
Regional Popularity of "Gregorio" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Gregorio"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Gregorio" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.