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How Many People Are Named Gary?
Estimated people named Gary living in the U.S. today
631,159
Gender distribution
100% male · 0% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 905,223
- Peak year: 1952 (38,838 births)
- Estimated living today: 631,159
Gary by age group — who carries the name today?
Gary popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Gary
Gary has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 905,223 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 631,159 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 542 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Garys you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Gary in the US?
An estimated 631,159 people named Gary are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Gary common — about 1 in 542 Americans.
Is Gary a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Gary is 100% male and 0% female, so it is predominantly a male name.
When was Gary most popular?
Gary peaked in 1952, when 38,838 babies were given the name. Its current trend is declining compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Gary?
Gary ranks #57 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 32 out of 100 (higher means rarer).