Boys name · New Jersey
Gary in New Jersey
In SSA data for New Jersey, 21,187 babies are named Gary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1084 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
Popularity over time
Gary in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | #295 |
| 1941 | 158 | #42 |
| 1954 | 1,103 | #10 |
| 1968 | 347 | #36 |
| 1982 | 128 | #61 |
| 1996 | 58 | #132 |
| 2009 | 17 | #416 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1084 |
New Jersey had the most Gary births in 1954, with 1,103. Gary's highest rank in New Jersey was #10, set in 1952.
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey ran from #10 in 1952 to #1089 in 2022, starting at #295 in 1917 and ending at #1084 in 2025.
Nationally, Gary's strongest state was Idaho, where it hit #2 in 1939. See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in New Jersey?
In SSA data for New Jersey, 21,187 babies are named Gary across years with 5 or more births, starting in 1917. In the latest year, 2025, it ranked as the #1084 most popular boys name, with 5 born.
How many babies are named Gary in New Jersey?
New Jersey recorded 5 births of babies named Gary in 2025.
What is the rank of Gary in New Jersey?
Gary ranked #1084 among boys names in New Jersey in 2025.
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.