Boy
Gary
spear carrier, hard or bold spear
About Gary
Gary carries a straightforward, no-nonsense quality that appeals to those who value authenticity over trends. This name has weathered decades without losing its fundamental character, offering a sense of reliability and groundedness. Boys named Gary often grow into men who are approachable and genuine, comfortable in their own skin without needing to prove anything to anyone. The name's simplicity belies its strength—it's memorable without being flashy, classic without being stuffy. Parents choosing Gary are making a statement about valuing substance over style, selecting a name that won't require explanation or spelling corrections. It's the kind of name that works equally well in a boardroom or on a baseball field, adaptable to whatever path life takes.
Popularity of the Name Gary
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #857 | ||||
| 1881 | #812 | ||||
| 1882 | #620 | ||||
| 1885 | #794 | ||||
| 1886 | #792 | ||||
| 1887 | #778 | ||||
| 1888 | #964 | ||||
| 1890 | #613 | ||||
| 1891 | #884 | ||||
| 1892 | #530 | ||||
| 1893 | #863 | ||||
| 1894 | #689 | ||||
| 1895 | #617 | ||||
| 1896 | #606 | ||||
| 1897 | #591 | ||||
| 1898 | #919 | ||||
| 1899 | #811 | ||||
| 1900 | #932 | ||||
| 1901 | #698 | ||||
| 1902 | #514 | ||||
| 1903 | #866 | ||||
| 1904 | #737 | ||||
| 1905 | #601 | ||||
| 1906 | #599 | ||||
| 1907 | #645 | ||||
| 1908 | #491 | ||||
| 1909 | #864 | ||||
| 1910 | #766 | ||||
| 1911 | #616 | ||||
| 1912 | #629 | ||||
| 1913 | #738 | ||||
| 1914 | #660 | ||||
| 1915 | #660 | ||||
| 1916 | #704 | ||||
| 1917 | #735 | ||||
| 1918 | #749 | ||||
| 1919 | #686 | ||||
| 1920 | #770 | ||||
| 1921 | #699 | ||||
| 1922 | #783 | ||||
| 1923 | #703 | ||||
| 1924 | #723 | ||||
| 1925 | #587 | ||||
| 1926 | #615 | ||||
| 1927 | #542 | ||||
| 1928 | #395 | ||||
| 1929 | #234 | ||||
| 1930 | #194 | ||||
| 1931 | #153 | ||||
| 1932 | #136 | ||||
| 1933 | #80 | #111 | |||
| 1934 | #60 | #107 | |||
| 1935 | #44 | #74 | |||
| 1936 | #38 | #51 | |||
| 1937 | #29 | #39 | |||
| 1938 | #22 | #25 | |||
| 1939 | #21 | #26 | |||
| 1940 | #19 | #25 | |||
| 1941 | #19 | #28 | |||
| 1942 | #18 | #26 | |||
| 1943 | #16 | #26 | |||
| 1944 | #15 | #27 | |||
| 1945 | #13 | #25 | |||
| 1946 | #12 | #28 | |||
| 1947 | #12 | #28 | |||
| 1948 | #12 | #35 | |||
| 1949 | #12 | #32 | |||
| 1950 | #10 | #30 | |||
| 1951 | #10 | #27 | |||
| 1952 | #10 | #18 | |||
| 1953 | #10 | #25 | |||
| 1954 | #9 | #20 | |||
| 1955 | #12 | #22 | |||
| 1956 | #13 | #19 | |||
| 1957 | #13 | #19 | |||
| 1958 | #17 | #20 | |||
| 1959 | #20 | #22 | |||
| 1960 | #22 | #29 | |||
| 1961 | #21 | #23 | |||
| 1962 | #22 | #23 | |||
| 1963 | #24 | #26 | |||
| 1964 | #26 | #31 | #85 | ||
| 1965 | #27 | #29 | #83 | ||
| 1966 | #28 | #26 | #70 | ||
| 1967 | #32 | #29 | #66 | ||
| 1968 | #32 | #35 | #56 | ||
| 1969 | #35 | #34 | #67 | ||
| 1970 | #35 | #48 | #58 | ||
| 1971 | #38 | #54 | #55 | ||
| 1972 | #41 | #67 | #55 | ||
| 1973 | #44 | #83 | #61 | ||
| 1974 | #48 | #74 | #55 | ||
| 1975 | #50 | #79 | #58 | ||
| 1976 | #52 | #74 | #61 | ||
| 1977 | #58 | #119 | #64 | ||
| 1978 | #60 | #103 | #59 | ||
| 1979 | #59 | #124 | #50 | ||
| 1980 | #63 | #88 | #39 | ||
| 1981 | #62 | #94 | #33 | ||
| 1982 | #64 | #133 | #37 | ||
| 1983 | #68 | #110 | #32 | ||
| 1984 | #76 | #115 | #29 | ||
| 1985 | #82 | #106 | #34 | ||
| 1986 | #84 | #132 | #34 | ||
| 1987 | #87 | #158 | #29 | ||
| 1988 | #100 | #143 | #35 | ||
| 1989 | #106 | #186 | #34 | ||
| 1990 | #114 | #168 | #31 | ||
| 1991 | #124 | #174 | #25 | #229 | |
| 1992 | #139 | #220 | #30 | #246 | |
| 1993 | #156 | #231 | #44 | #261 | |
| 1994 | #167 | #198 | #35 | #301 | |
| 1995 | #190 | #302 | #39 | #309 | |
| 1996 | #201 | #259 | #53 | #321 | |
| 1997 | #232 | #133 | #301 | #53 | #303 |
| 1998 | #234 | #147 | #72 | #362 | |
| 1999 | #251 | #185 | #72 | #431 | |
| 2000 | #275 | #207 | #89 | #428 | |
| 2001 | #294 | #202 | #99 | #447 | |
| 2002 | #285 | #234 | #87 | #451 | |
| 2003 | #324 | #278 | #118 | #593 | |
| 2004 | #326 | #249 | #116 | #554 | |
| 2005 | #338 | #349 | #152 | #622 | |
| 2006 | #349 | #408 | #151 | #552 | |
| 2007 | #388 | #411 | #203 | #613 | |
| 2008 | #427 | #492 | #187 | #816 | |
| 2009 | #452 | #463 | #189 | #785 | |
| 2010 | #475 | #550 | #281 | #872 | |
| 2011 | #495 | #725 | #217 | #739 | |
| 2012 | #532 | #705 | #315 | #999 | |
| 2013 | #580 | #836 | #391 | #784 | |
| 2014 | #561 | #739 | #411 | ||
| 2015 | #581 | #842 | #362 | #980 | |
| 2016 | #606 | #752 | #378 | #913 | |
| 2017 | #637 | #802 | #468 | ||
| 2018 | #671 | #463 | |||
| 2019 | #774 | #402 | |||
| 2020 | #807 | #643 | |||
| 2021 | #908 | #414 | |||
| 2022 | #956 | ||||
| 2023 | #805 | ||||
| 2024 | #834 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Gary
Names Similar to Gary
Nicknames for Gary
- Gar
- Gaz
- Gazzer
- Gazza
- G
Famous People Named Gary
| Gary Oldman | British actor |
| Gary Cooper | American actor |
| Gary Lineker | English footballer |
| Gary Player | South African golfer |
| Gary Barlow | British singer-songwriter |
| Gary Sinise | American actor |
| Gary Moore | Northern Irish musician |
| Gary Coleman | American actor |
| Gary Payton | American basketball player |
| Gary Numan | English musician |
| Gary Busey | American actor |
| Gary Clark Jr. | American musician |
| Gary Cahill | English footballer |
| Gary Ross | American filmmaker |
| Gary Neville | English football coach |
| Gary Vaynerchuk | American entrepreneur |
| Gary Anderson | Scottish darts player |
| Gary Rossington | American musician |
| Gary Kemp | English musician |
| Gary Kirsten | South African cricketer |
Characters Named Gary
| Gary Oak | Pokémon series |
| Gary Mitchell | Star Trek |
| Gary Hobson | Early Edition |
| Gary "Eggsy" Unwin | Kingsman film series |
| Gary Goodspeed | Final Space |
| Gary Walsh | Veep |
| Gary King | The World's End |
| Gary Smith | Bully |
| Gary Johnston | Team America - World Police |
| Gary Chalmers | The Simpsons |
| Gary Tiplady | Phoenix Nights |
| Gary Bell | Alphas |
| Gary "Gaz" Wilkinson | Still Game |
| Gary Seven | Star Trek |
| Gary Fullman | The Truman Show |
| Gary "The Brickster" | Lego Island video game |
| Gary Savage | Kung Fu Panda - Legends of Awesomeness |
| Gary Wallace | Weird Science |
| Gary Green | DC Comics |
| Gary the Snail | SpongeBob SquarePants |