Garey
boy nameGarey entered the US charts in 1931, peaked at #907 in 1952, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1931–2025
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rank today
#907
peak (1952)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1930s | #2307 |
| 1940s | #1139 |
| 1950s | #1234 |
| 1960s | #1809 |
| 1970s | #2416 |
| 1980s | #3969 |
| 1990s | #6228 |
| 2000s | #9849 |
| 2010s | #10728 |
Living bearers
About 1,000 people named Garey are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garey alive today was born around 1955, making them about 70 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garey in 2025?
- Garey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garey most popular?
- Garey peaked in 1952, reaching #907 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garey with classmates?
- Garey will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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