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Gary

Gary is a boy name with a classic feel, drawn from real birth records.

How common is Gary?

Recorded births named Gary by country

Country	Births on record
United States since 1880	905,438 births
England & Wales since 1996	1,562 births
Ireland since 1964	7,588 births

Counts come from national birth registrations: the U.S. Social Security Administration, England & Wales (ONS) and Ireland (CSO). Coverage spans differ, so totals aren't directly comparable across countries.

Gary's popularity over time

Babies named Gary per year — United States (1880–2025). United States peaked in 1952 (38,839/yr) · Ireland peaked in 1984 (340/yr) · England & Wales peaked in 1996 (235/yr).

When was Gary popular?

Gary reached its peak in 1952, when it was the #16 most popular baby name in the United States — making it a quintessential 1950s name.

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