Boys name · Missouri
Gary in Missouri
Gary was the 537th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 11 babies named Gary that year. Since 1918, Missouri families have named 28,979 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Missouri, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1918 | 5 | 433rd |
| 1941 | 584 | 12th |
| 1954 | 1,081 | 8th |
| 1968 | 324 | 30th |
| 1982 | 118 | 60th |
| 1996 | 37 | 166th |
| 2009 | 15 | 391st |
| 2025 | 11 | 537th |
Its rank among boys names in Missouri fell from 433rd in 1918 to 537th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Missouri in a single year was 1,316, in 1951. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1950.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Missouri?
Gary was the 537th most popular boys name in Missouri in 2025, with 11 babies named Gary that year. Since 1918, Missouri families have named 28,979 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Missouri?
In 2025, 11 babies were named Gary in Missouri. The most babies named Gary in Missouri in a single year was 1,316, in 1951.
What is the rank of Gary in Missouri?
Gary ranked 537th among boys names in Missouri in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among boys names in 1950.
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.