Boys name · Michigan
Gary in Michigan
Gary was the 864th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1925, Michigan families have named 49,242 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Michigan, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1925 | 5 | 448th |
| 1940 | 803 | 15th |
| 1954 | 2,168 | 10th |
| 1968 | 569 | 32nd |
| 1983 | 185 | 61st |
| 1997 | 45 | 208th |
| 2011 | 18 | 430th |
| 2025 | 8 | 864th |
Its rank among boys names in Michigan fell from 448th in 1925 to 864th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Michigan in a single year was 2,336, in 1951. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1947.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Michigan?
Gary was the 864th most popular boys name in Michigan in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1925, Michigan families have named 49,242 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Michigan?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Gary in Michigan. The most babies named Gary in Michigan in a single year was 2,336, in 1951.
What is the rank of Gary in Michigan?
Gary ranked 864th among boys names in Michigan in 2025. Its best showing was 9th among boys names in 1947.
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.