Will my child share the name Gary with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Gary per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Gary in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Gary becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Gary is declining: down 1,180 places since 2020, to #3,256 in 2025. It peaked at #147 in 1996.

Is Gary popular in the US as well as the UK?

Gary is more popular in the US (#961) than in the UK (#2672). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.

Is Gary a popular baby name in the United States?

Gary does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Gary

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Gary is a distinctive choice, ranked #3256 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Gary in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

#3256

US Rank #961

About the Name Gary

Gary has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 596 places in five years. It was most popular in 1996 at #147 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.

Gary is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Gary in their class.

In the US it ranks even higher at #961, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.