Gar
boy nameGar entered the US charts in 1920, peaked at #2026 in 1958, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1920–2025
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rank today
#2026
peak (1958)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1920s | #4286 |
| 1930s | #3293 |
| 1940s | #2793 |
| 1950s | #2782 |
| 1960s | #3318 |
| 1970s | #4892 |
| 1980s | #7905 |
| 1990s | #8236 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Gar are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gar alive today was born around 1958, making them about 67 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Gar in 2025?
- Gar is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Gar most popular?
- Gar peaked in 1958, reaching #2026 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Gar with classmates?
- Gar will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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