Boys name · Indiana
Gary in Indiana
Gary was the 993rd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1923, Indiana families have named 25,243 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Indiana, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1923 | 5 | 366th |
| 1941 | 369 | 17th |
| 1954 | 1,190 | 11th |
| 1968 | 348 | 32nd |
| 1981 | 109 | 70th |
| 1995 | 36 | 173rd |
| 2008 | 11 | 509th |
| 2025 | 5 | 993rd |
Its rank among boys names in Indiana fell from 366th in 1923 to 993rd in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Indiana in a single year was 1,208, in 1952. Its best showing was 10th 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 Indiana?
Gary was the 993rd most popular boys name in Indiana in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1923, Indiana families have named 25,243 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Indiana?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gary in Indiana. The most babies named Gary in Indiana in a single year was 1,208, in 1952.
What is the rank of Gary in Indiana?
Gary ranked 993rd among boys names in Indiana in 2025. Its best showing was 10th 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.