How Many People Are Named Garry?
Complete statistics for the name Garry: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Garry, a very rare male name, stands out with only 1 in 10,138 Americans bearing it today, totaling around 32,550 people. This classic name peaked in popularity back in 1954 when 2,229 babies were named Garry, making it a name often associated with an older generation.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, the life path number 33 is considered a master number, symbolizing a deep connection to service and humanitarian efforts.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 68All 47,833 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: 1954Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Garry Through the Generations
Over the decades, Garry has seen its popularity wane, reflecting a shift away from traditional names. Born in the mid-20th century, many of those named Garry are now in their sixties or seventies, with 78% of the current bearers being over sixty. The age distribution paints a picture of a name deeply rooted in the past, where 1,356 are under thirty, 9,041 are between thirty and sixty, and 37,436 are over sixty, indicating a strong generational skew towards older individuals.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Garry
Gary and Garry are English language masculine given names.…
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Other names sharing Garry's English roots
📄 About the Name Garry
How Many People Have the Name Garry?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,246 people in the United States currently share the name Garry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 102,110 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Garry a Common or Rare Name?
Garry 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.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Garry in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Garry Most Popular?
The name Garry reached peak popularity in 1954, with 2,229 babies registered that year. Current trend: Declining.
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 Garry?
Approximately 3,246 people named Garry live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,246. That works out to roughly 1 in 102,110 Americans.
Is Garry a rare name?
Garry is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 102,110 Americans has this name.
What does the name Garry mean?
The meaning and origin of Garry are shown in the Meaning & Origin section on this page.
Is Garry more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garry are male and 0% are female.
When was Garry most popular?
Garry peaked in 1954 with 2,229 births that year. Current trend: Declining.
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.