Boys name · Minnesota
Gary in Minnesota
Gary was the 850th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1927, Minnesota families have named 23,238 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Minnesota, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1927 | 6 | 305th |
| 1940 | 637 | 7th |
| 1952 | 1,005 | 10th |
| 1965 | 262 | 29th |
| 1978 | 56 | 89th |
| 1991 | 26 | 160th |
| 2003 | 5 | 641st |
| 2025 | 5 | 850th |
Its rank among boys names in Minnesota fell from 305th in 1927 to 850th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Minnesota in a single year was 1,127, in 1947. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1945.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Minnesota?
Gary was the 850th most popular boys name in Minnesota in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1927, Minnesota families have named 23,238 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Minnesota?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gary in Minnesota. The most babies named Gary in Minnesota in a single year was 1,127, in 1947.
What is the rank of Gary in Minnesota?
Gary ranked 850th among boys names in Minnesota in 2025. Its best showing was 6th among boys names in 1945.
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.