Garry
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Garry
Garry is a masculine name typically considered a variant spelling of Gary, which originated as a diminutive of names like Gareth or Gerald, or from the Germanic element "gar" meaning "spear." This alternative spelling with the double 'r' was particularly popular in the mid-20th century. Garry peaked in popularity during the 1950s and 1960s alongside Gary, associated with celebrities like actor Garry Cooper and musician Garry Moore. The name has a friendly, approachable quality while maintaining masculine strength. Though less common than the single-r spelling, Garry offers a slightly distinctive alternative to the more standard form. Its usage has declined since its mid-century peak, now giving it a somewhat vintage character that connects to mid-century American culture.
Garry for girls
Garry as a feminine name is an uncommon variation of the more traditional male name Gary. Originally derived from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' or from the place name Gair (a fortress), Garry has Old English and Germanic roots. The spelling with two r's gives this traditionally masculine name a slightly softer appearance when used for girls. Garry is extremely rare as a feminine name, reflecting the modern trend of gender-neutral naming practices. While popular for boys in the mid-20th century, its use for either gender has declined significantly since then. Parents choosing Garry for a daughter might appreciate its strength, simplicity, and subtle gender-bending quality.
Pronounced GAR-ee.
As of October 2026, Garry ranked #5949 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #138 in 1954.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,109 | 36 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #4,014 | 26 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,129 | 37 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #3,706 | 29 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #3,323 | 34 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #3,932 | 27 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #4,754 | 20 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #4,288 | 24 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | — | 0 |
Garry on lists
Famous Garrys
- Sol Gareth "Garry" DavisBoy
American peace activist and first "world citizen"; founder of World Government of World Citizens and World Citizen Foundation
- Garry Kimovich KasparovBoy
Russian chess champion
- Garry Emmanuel ShandlingBoy
American actor/comedian
- Garry Kent MarshallBoy
American film director
- Garry ChalkBoy
English,Canadian voice actor
- Garry McCoyBoy
Australian motorcycle racer
- Garretson Beekman "Garry" TrudeauBoy
American cartoonist of "Doonesbury"
- Garry Marshall ShiderBoy
American musician of the P,Funk All,Stars
- Garry WillsBoy
American author, journalist and historian
- Garry ChapmanBoy
son of American reality TV personality Dog the Bounty Hunter
- Garry Alan MonkBoy
English footballer
- Garry Lee MaddoxBoy
American baseball player
- Garry NewmanBoy
British video game developer
- Kate Garry HudsonGirl
American actress, daughter of Goldie Hawn
Garry in pop culture
- Garry BuckmanBoy
teen character in the film "Parenthood"
- Garry's ModBoy
2006 sandbox video game