Boys name · North Carolina
Gary in North Carolina
As of 2025, Gary was the #1339 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 5 births that year. Its total reaches 20,504 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
Popularity over time
Gary in North Carolina, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1926 | 7 | #449 |
| 1940 | 143 | #51 |
| 1954 | 828 | #13 |
| 1968 | 356 | #28 |
| 1983 | 111 | #66 |
| 1997 | 52 | #161 |
| 2011 | 11 | #644 |
| 2025 | 5 | #1339 |
Rank swung between #13 (1952) and #1339 (2025) in North Carolina, from #449 in 1926 to #1339 in 2025.
No year in North Carolina had more Gary births than 1952, when 868 were born. Its highest rank among boys names in North Carolina was #13, in 1952.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in Idaho in 1939. See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in North Carolina?
As of 2025, Gary was the #1339 most common boys name in North Carolina, drawn from 5 births that year. Its total reaches 20,504 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1926.
How many babies are named Gary in North Carolina?
5 Gary babies were born in North Carolina in 2025.
What is the rank of Gary in North Carolina?
Gary ranked #1339 among boys names in North Carolina 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.