Boys name · Iowa
Gary in Iowa
The SSA records 20,489 Gary births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1918. In 2020 it stood as the #581 most popular boys name, from 5 births that year.
Popularity over time
Gary in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 6 | #315 |
| 1939 | 625 | #8 |
| 1950 | 798 | #10 |
| 1962 | 342 | #19 |
| 1973 | 57 | #70 |
| 1985 | 25 | #121 |
| 1996 | 5 | #393 |
| 2020 | 5 | #581 |
Gary had its most births in Iowa in 1946, when 858 babies were given the name. Its highest rank in Iowa came in 1940, at #6.
Rank swung between #6 (1940) and #598 (2017) in Iowa, from #315 in 1918 to #581 in 2020.
Idaho gave Gary its highest national rank, #2, in 1939. See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Iowa?
The SSA records 20,489 Gary births in Iowa, counting years with 5 or more from 1918. In 2020 it stood as the #581 most popular boys name, from 5 births that year.
How many babies are named Gary in Iowa?
In 2020, 5 babies born in Iowa were named Gary.
What is the rank of Gary in Iowa?
Gary's 2020 rank among boys names in Iowa was #581.
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.