How Many People Are Named Gary?

Curious about how common the name Gary is? Our tool provides a statistical estimate of how many people in the United States share this name, along with an easy-to-understand breakdown of its popularity and rarity.

Estimated Count 905,223
Popularity Level Common
Probability 1 in 365 people

What Does This Mean?

Based on aggregated statistical analysis, approximately 905,223 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Gary.

To make this easier to understand, this means that about 1 out of every 365 people has this name.

This classification places Gary in the Common category compared to other names nationwide.

How This Name Tool Works

Our system analyzes large-scale name frequency patterns and applies statistical modeling to estimate how often a name appears within the U.S. population.

When you search for a name, the tool processes aggregated historical patterns and probability calculations to deliver a clear and privacy-friendly estimate — without accessing private records or personal data.

All results shown are estimates and should be interpreted as statistical approximations, not exact counts.

Detailed Statistics for Gary

Name Rarity and Probability

Rarity: Common

Probability: 1 in 365 people

Total Count

905,223

Top 10%

Gender Distribution

Male: 901,938
Female: 3,285

Predicted Gender

Male

Age Information

Average Age: 69

  • Young (<30) 18,489
  • Adult (30–60) 174,793
  • Old (>60) 711,941

Additional Characteristics

Same Character %: 0.0%

Starts with "A" %: 0.0%

Year-Wise Usages

State-Wise Usages

  • Alaska 1,173
  • Alabama 12,865
  • Arkansas 11,669
  • Arizona 6,013
  • California 77,584
  • Colorado 10,514
  • Connecticut 10,659
  • DC 4,674
  • Delaware 1,770
  • Florida 18,039
  • Georgia 16,451
  • Hawaii 3,071
  • Iowa 20,493
  • Idaho 5,225
  • Illinois 44,668
  • Indiana 25,237
  • Kansas 15,075
  • Kentucky 21,371
  • Louisiana 13,075
  • Massachusetts 17,038
  • Maryland 13,429
  • Maine 4,951
  • Michigan 49,261
  • Minnesota 23,238
  • Missouri 28,989
  • Mississippi 6,970
  • Montana 4,738
  • North Carolina 20,523
  • North Dakota 5,056
  • Nebraska 10,322
  • New Hampshire 3,032
  • New Jersey 21,201
  • New Mexico 4,108
  • Nevada 1,785
  • New York 62,936
  • Ohio 56,948
  • Oklahoma 16,437
  • Oregon 11,330
  • Pennsylvania 49,496
  • Rhode Island 3,018
  • South Carolina 6,925
  • South Dakota 4,835
  • Tennessee 20,107
  • Texas 46,746
  • Utah 7,453
  • Virginia 16,959
  • Vermont 2,443
  • Washington 18,533
  • Wisconsin 25,416
  • West Virginia 14,227
  • Wyoming 2,063
Disclaimer: Results shown are statistical estimates based on aggregated data and modeling. They are not exact counts of individuals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Gary?

Approximately 905,223 people in the United States are estimated to share the name Gary, based on statistical analysis.

Is Gary a rare name?

Gary is considered Common when compared to other names in the U.S. population.

Are these numbers exact?

No. Exact full-name counts are not publicly available. This tool provides statistical estimates designed to be informative and easy to understand.