Boys name · California
Gary in California
Gary was the 1129th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 18 babies named Gary that year. Since 1918, California families have named 77,452 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | 372nd |
| 1939 | 934 | 10th |
| 1954 | 2,849 | 11th |
| 1968 | 1,154 | 30th |
| 1982 | 387 | 105th |
| 1996 | 185 | 242nd |
| 2011 | 46 | 612th |
| 2025 | 18 | 1129th |
Its rank among boys names in California fell from 372nd in 1918 to 1129th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in California in a single year was 3,130, in 1952. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1940.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in California?
Gary was the 1129th most popular boys name in California in 2025, with 18 babies named Gary that year. Since 1918, California families have named 77,452 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in California?
In 2025, 18 babies were named Gary in California. The most babies named Gary in California in a single year was 3,130, in 1952.
What is the rank of Gary in California?
Gary ranked 1129th among boys names in California in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1940.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.