How Many People Are Named Geary?
Complete statistics for the name Geary: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Geary, a very rare male name, is held by just 1,632 people in the US, making up 1 in 202,204 Americans. The majority of Gearys are over 60, giving the name a distinctly older-generation feel.
📖 Meaning & Origin
It's believed that life-path number 11 represents spiritual enlightenment and intuition.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 69All 2,457 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: 1953Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Stable
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Geary Through the Generations
Geary peaked in popularity in 1953 with 201 births, but its usage has remained stable since then. Today, the average age of someone named Geary is 69, with most being over 60. This age skew reflects the name's peak era and its continued use among older generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
⭐ Famous People Named Geary
Geary is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Geary Eppley (1895–1978), American university administrator, professor, agronomist, military officer, athlete and track and field coach Geary Gravel, American science fiction author and sign language interpreter Geary Higgins, American politician from Virginia Geary Hobson, Cherokee, Quapaw/Chickasaw scholar, editor and writer of fiction and poetry…
Full list on Wikipedia →🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Geary's Irish roots
📄 About the Name Geary
How Many People Have the Name Geary?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 11,784 people in the United States currently share the name Geary. That works out to roughly 1 in every 28,127 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.
Is Geary a Common or Rare Name?
Geary is classified as 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 Geary Mean?
Geary means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Geary in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.
When Was Geary Most Popular?
The name Geary reached peak popularity in 1953, with 201 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 Geary?
Approximately 11,784 people named Geary live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 11,784. That works out to roughly 1 in 28,127 Americans.
Is Geary a rare name?
Geary is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 28,127 Americans has this name.
What does the name Geary mean?
Geary means "Irish surname" and comes from Irish origins.
Is Geary more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Geary are male and 0% are female.
When was Geary most popular?
Geary peaked in 1953 with 201 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.