Gary
girl nameGary entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #936 in 1946, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#936
peak (1946)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #4034 |
| 1920s | #4002 |
| 1930s | #1782 |
| 1940s | #1022 |
| 1950s | #1150 |
| 1960s | #1347 |
| 1970s | #1903 |
| 1980s | #3001 |
| 1990s | #9472 |
Living bearers
About 2,600 people named Gary are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Gary 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 Gary in 2025?
- Gary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Gary most popular?
- Gary peaked in 1946, reaching #936 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Gary with classmates?
- Gary will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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