How Many People Are Named Garey?
Complete statistics for the name Garey: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garey, a very rare male name, is held by just 989 people in the US today, making up 1 in 333,671 Americans. The majority of those named Garey are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader, someone that's intuitive and empathetic.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 67All 1,457 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 1952Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garey Through the Generations
Garey has seen its peak popularity in 1952 with 61 births, reflecting a classic name choice from mid-century America. Today, the name remains stable, with most bearers over 60 years old, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals. With only 31 under-30, it's clear that Garey is a name cherished by older generations, maintaining its charm through the decades.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Garey's modern American coinage roots
📄 About the Name Garey
How Many People Have the Name Garey?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 2,630 people in the United States currently share the name Garey. That works out to roughly 1 in every 126,026 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Garey a Common or Rare Name?
Garey is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Garey Mean?
Garey means "creative variant of Gary" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garey in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Garey Most Popular?
The name Garey reached peak popularity in 1952, with 61 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Garey?
Approximately 2,630 people named Garey live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 2,630. That works out to roughly 1 in 126,026 Americans.
Is Garey a rare name?
Garey is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 126,026 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garey mean?
Garey means "creative variant of Gary" and comes from modern American coinage origins.
Is Garey more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garey are male and 0% are female.
When was Garey most popular?
Garey peaked in 1952 with 61 births that year. Current trend: Stable.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.