Gary
2025 SSA
Below 5 births
About Gary
When Gary cracked the Top 10 in 1950, it was one of the first nonclassic boys’ names to do so, largely due to Gary (born Frank) Cooper, who was renamed after Gary, Indiana, his agent's hometown. Now, a 65 years later, Gary isn't particularly high in the charts, and has lost any glitter it had. May we suggest the fuller name Gareth?
Gary for girls
While not generally thought of as unisex, this is a male name that, like Perry and Barry, has occasionally been used for girls over the years.
Pronounced GAIR-ee.
As of October 2026, Gary ranked #1073 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #9 in 1954.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank · boys | Births · boys | US rank · girls | Births · girls |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #561 | 493 | — | 0 |
| 2015 | #580 | 479 | — | 0 |
| 2016 | #606 | 444 | — | 0 |
| 2017 | #637 | 407 | — | 0 |
| 2018 | #671 | 374 | — | 0 |
| 2019 | #774 | 303 | — | 0 |
| 2020 | #806 | 288 | — | 0 |
| 2021 | #908 | 253 | — | 0 |
| 2022 | #956 | 237 | — | 0 |
| 2023 | #1,067 | 203 | — | 0 |
| 2024 | #1,130 | 187 | — | 0 |
| 2025 | #1,073 | 201 | — | 0 |
World rankings
Gary for boys
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