Gary

Rank 960th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Gary was 960th most popular baby name for boys and 2,005th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 234 babies were named Gary in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 14,286 babies in the United States were named Gary. Today, the average age of someone named Gary is around 64 to 69 years old.

The name "Gary" is not common today.

The most common nickname for Gary is Gaz.

Gary Meaning & Origin

The name Gary, of Anglo-Saxon origin, typically connotes strength and power, as it is derived from a Germanic word meaning "spear".

The name Gary is described as reliable, inventive and outgoing.

Pronunciation

Gary is pronounced ga-ry in English. The name Gary has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Gary

The name Gary was used in the classic television show "SpongeBob SquarePants" for the main character's pet snail.

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Data Source

Social Security Administration

U.S. Name Statistics provided by the Social Security Administration based on data from SSN Applications

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