Boys name · New Jersey
Gary in New Jersey
Gary was the 1084th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1917, New Jersey families have named 21,187 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in New Jersey, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1917 | 5 | 295th |
| 1941 | 158 | 42nd |
| 1954 | 1,103 | 10th |
| 1968 | 347 | 36th |
| 1982 | 128 | 61st |
| 1996 | 58 | 132nd |
| 2009 | 17 | 416th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1084th |
Its rank among boys names in New Jersey fell from 295th in 1917 to 1084th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in New Jersey in a single year was 1,103, in 1954. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1952.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in New Jersey?
Gary was the 1084th most popular boys name in New Jersey in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1917, New Jersey families have named 21,187 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in New Jersey?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gary in New Jersey. The most babies named Gary in New Jersey in a single year was 1,103, in 1954.
What is the rank of Gary in New Jersey?
Gary ranked 1084th among boys names in New Jersey in 2025. Its best showing was 10th among boys names in 1952.
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.