Boys name · Ohio
Gary in Ohio
As of 2025, Gary was the #969 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 8 births that year. Its total reaches 56,891 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1928.
Popularity over time
Gary in Ohio, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 9 | #346 |
| 1942 | 1,311 | #12 |
| 1956 | 1,921 | #14 |
| 1970 | 687 | #34 |
| 1983 | 196 | #66 |
| 1997 | 68 | #164 |
| 2011 | 24 | #398 |
| 2025 | 8 | #969 |
Rank swung between #9 (1950) and #969 (2023) in Ohio, from #346 in 1928 to #969 in 2025.
Its busiest year in Ohio was 1951, with 2,582 Gary births. Its highest rank among boys names in Ohio was #9, in 1950.
Its highest rank in any state was #2, in Idaho in 1939. See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Ohio?
As of 2025, Gary was the #969 most common boys name in Ohio, drawn from 8 births that year. Its total reaches 56,891 across years with 5 or more births, the first being 1928.
How many babies are named Gary in Ohio?
Ohio recorded 8 births of babies named Gary in 2025.
What is the rank of Gary in Ohio?
Gary's 2025 rank among boys names in Ohio was #969.
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.