Boys name · Illinois
Gary in Illinois
Gary was the 1062nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Gary that year. Since 1923, Illinois families have named 44,647 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Illinois, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 6 | 479th |
| 1939 | 520 | 22nd |
| 1953 | 1,993 | 10th |
| 1967 | 572 | 34th |
| 1980 | 192 | 81st |
| 1994 | 47 | 277th |
| 2008 | 19 | 575th |
| 2025 | 7 | 1062nd |
Its rank among boys names in Illinois fell from 479th in 1923 to 1062nd in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Illinois in a single year was 2,187, in 1951. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Illinois?
Gary was the 1062nd most popular boys name in Illinois in 2025, with 7 babies named Gary that year. Since 1923, Illinois families have named 44,647 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Illinois?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Gary in Illinois. The most babies named Gary in Illinois in a single year was 2,187, in 1951.
What is the rank of Gary in Illinois?
Gary ranked 1062nd among boys names in Illinois in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1951.
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.