Gregoria
Gregoria is a girl's name of Greek origin.
Meaning
Watchful, vigilant, or alert.
Origin and history
Gregoria is a classic feminine given name of Greek origin, deriving from the word meaning 'watchful' or 'vigilant'. It is the feminine form of Gregory and has a long history of use in Late Antiquity and Christian traditions. In the United States, it is a rare traditional choice with steady, low-frequency usage over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
2,257 babies in the United States have been named Gregoria since 1880. It ranks #3704 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2071.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.2 %)
- CA (9.7 %)
- AZ (1.2 %)
- NM (0.94 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 20 |
| 1890-1900 | 47 |
| 1900-1910 | 110 |
| 1910-1920 | 297 |
| 1920-1930 | 529 |
| 1930-1940 | 344 |
| 1940-1950 | 213 |
| 1950-1960 | 181 |
| 1960-1970 | 117 |
| 1970-1980 | 146 |
| 1980-1990 | 92 |
| 1990-2000 | 79 |
| 2000-2010 | 29 |
| 2010-2019 | 23 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Famous people named Gregoria
- Gregoria de Jesús: Revolutionary leader, National hero
Nicknames
Greg, Gory, Ria
Fun facts
- Gregoria was the name of a 7th-century Byzantine empress, consort of Emperor Constantine III.
- It developed as the direct feminine counterpart to the popular masculine name Gregory.