Boys name · Ohio
Gary in Ohio
Gary was the 969th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1928, Ohio families have named 56,891 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 9 | 346th |
| 1942 | 1,311 | 12th |
| 1956 | 1,921 | 14th |
| 1970 | 687 | 34th |
| 1983 | 196 | 66th |
| 1997 | 68 | 164th |
| 2011 | 24 | 398th |
| 2025 | 8 | 969th |
Its rank among boys names in Ohio fell from 346th in 1928 to 969th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Ohio in a single year was 2,582, in 1951. Its best showing was 9th 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 Ohio?
Gary was the 969th most popular boys name in Ohio in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1928, Ohio families have named 56,891 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Ohio?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Gary in Ohio. The most babies named Gary in Ohio in a single year was 2,582, in 1951.
What is the rank of Gary in Ohio?
Gary ranked 969th among boys names in Ohio in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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.