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Gary

Gary is a boy name of English origin.

  • GenderBoy
  • OriginEnglish
  • StyleClassic
  • Syllables2
  • US rank#739

How popular is Gary?

Popularity in the United States

Gary has been given to 904,309 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.

About 1 in 5,769 babies born in the United States were given this name in the most recent year on record.

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Babies named Gary per year in the United States, 1880–2020. Source: Social Security Administration

Popularity in France

Gary has been given to 5,512 babies in France since 1947, peaking in the 1980s. Its use has declined since that peak.

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Babies named Gary per year in France, 1947–2022. Source: INSEE

Popularity in Spain

There are 540 people called Gary living in Spain, with an average age of 49.5.

904,309 Babies named since 1880
1950s Peak decade
Falling Recent trend

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Frequently asked questions about Gary

Is Gary a boy's or a girl's name?

Gary is most often given to boys.

How popular is the name Gary?

Gary has been given to 904,309 babies in the United States since 1880, peaking in the 1950s. Its use has declined since that peak.