Boys name · California
Gary in California
In SSA data for California, 77,452 babies are named Gary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1918. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1129 most popular boys name, with 18 born.
Popularity over time
Gary in California, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | #372 |
| 1939 | 934 | #10 |
| 1954 | 2,849 | #11 |
| 1968 | 1,154 | #30 |
| 1982 | 387 | #105 |
| 1996 | 185 | #242 |
| 2011 | 46 | #612 |
| 2025 | 18 | #1129 |
Its busiest year in California was 1952, with 3,130 Gary births. Gary's highest rank in California was #7, set in 1940.
Its rank among boys names in California ran from #7 in 1940 to #1129 in 2025, starting at #372 in 1918 and ending at #1129 in 2025.
Nationally, Gary's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #2 in 1939. See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in California?
In SSA data for California, 77,452 babies are named Gary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1918. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1129 most popular boys name, with 18 born.
How many babies are named Gary in California?
18 Gary babies were born in California in 2025.
What is the rank of Gary in California?
In 2025, Gary sat at #1129 on the boys list for California.
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.