How Many People Are Named Garry?

Complete statistics for the name Garry in the United States — including rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, and state data.

Data last updated: 2025 SSA records

Garry
Rare
47,833
Estimated People
1 in 6,899
1 in X Americans
1954
Peak Popularity
Male
Predicted Gender
Origin
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Tradition
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Normalized logarithmic scale (0–100)

⚥ Gender Distribution
♂ Male
47,654 (100%)
♀ Female
179 (0%)
100%
male
📊 Age Distribution Analysis
Avg Age: 68

Population Share

📈 Popularity Over Time
📅 Decade-by-Decade Breakdown
📍 State-Wise Distribution
Alabama 1,090
Arkansas 1,035
Arizona 207
California 2,728
Colorado 392
Connecticut 198
DC 182
Delaware 35
Florida 1,050
Georgia 1,099
Hawaii 10
Iowa 857
Idaho 163
Illinois 1,942
Indiana 1,999
Kansas 678
Kentucky 2,123
Louisiana 504
Massachusetts 520
Maryland 761
Maine 89
Michigan 2,159
Minnesota 495
Missouri 1,724
Mississippi 528
Montana 98
North Carolina 2,104
North Dakota 146
Nebraska 409
New Hampshire 33
New Jersey 1,125
New Mexico 160
Nevada 5
New York 2,664
Ohio 2,921
Oklahoma 847
Oregon 362
Pennsylvania 2,140
Rhode Island 41
South Carolina 290
South Dakota 142
Tennessee 1,621
Texas 2,792
Utah 238
Virginia 1,332
Vermont 38
Washington 642
Wisconsin 444
West Virginia 740
Wyoming 5
🔎 Name Characteristics
Repeated characters 40.0%
Starts with "A" 0.0%
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📄 About the Name Garry

How Many People Have the Name Garry in the US?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 47,833 people in the United States currently share the name Garry. That works out to roughly 1 in every 6,899 Americans, placing it in the Rare category among all names tracked in US records. For context on where this falls on the full spectrum, see the name rarity guide.

Is Garry a Common or Rare Name?

Garry is classified as Rare when scored against the entire US population. Our rarity scale runs from Very Common (top names shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness when choosing a baby name, genealogists narrow down records, and curious individuals settle debates about their own identity.

What Does the Name Garry Mean?

The meaning, language of origin, cultural and religious background for Garry are covered in full on the Garry name meaning & origin page. For a broader look at thousands of names, browse the name meaning directory.

Gender Breakdown: Is Garry Male or Female?

Of all recorded bearers of Garry in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female. Garry is used almost exclusively as a male name in the United States. See our guide to gender-neutral names for more on how naming norms evolve.

When Was Garry Most Popular?

The name Garry reached peak popularity in 1954, with 2,218 babies registered that year. Our article on 2025 baby name trends explores these forces in detail.

Where Is Garry Most Common in the US?

The state-by-state breakdown above shows estimated bearer counts for Garry across all 50 states. Highly populous states like California, Texas, and New York naturally show higher counts for almost every name simply due to population size.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures on this page 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.

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Garry?

Approximately 47,833 people in the United States share the name Garry, based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling.

Is Garry a rare name?

Garry is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 6,899 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garry mean?

The meaning and origin of Garry is displayed in the Name Meaning and Origin section at the top of this page. Browse the name meaning directory at https://howmanyofme.site/name-meaning/ for more names.

Is Garry more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garry are male and 0% are female. The predicted gender is Male.

When was Garry most popular?

The name Garry reached its peak in 1954, with 2,218 registrations that year.

Are these statistics exact?

No. All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. Exact real-time name counts are not publicly available. See the methodology page at https://howmanyofme.site/methodology/ for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Total People47,833
RarityRare
1 in X1 in 6,899
GenderMale
Avg Age68
Peak Year1954
Male %100%
Female %0%

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