How popular is the name Leary in 2025?

Leary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Leary most popular?

Leary peaked in 1936, reaching #2301 among US boy names.

Leary will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Leary entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #2301 in 1936, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2301

peak (1936)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Fewer than a hundred people named Leary are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.

The typical Leary alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Leary in 2025?: Leary is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Leary most popular?: Leary peaked in 1936, reaching #2301 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Leary with classmates?: Leary will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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