Boys name · Pennsylvania
Gary in Pennsylvania
Gary was the 946th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1921, Pennsylvania families have named 49,479 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Pennsylvania, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1921 | 5 | 597th |
| 1939 | 436 | 34th |
| 1954 | 2,330 | 11th |
| 1968 | 642 | 35th |
| 1982 | 236 | 65th |
| 1996 | 76 | 147th |
| 2011 | 22 | 403rd |
| 2025 | 8 | 946th |
Its rank among boys names in Pennsylvania fell from 597th in 1921 to 946th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,366, in 1952. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1951.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Pennsylvania?
Gary was the 946th most popular boys name in Pennsylvania in 2025, with 8 babies named Gary that year. Since 1921, Pennsylvania families have named 49,479 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Pennsylvania?
In 2025, 8 babies were named Gary in Pennsylvania. The most babies named Gary in Pennsylvania in a single year was 2,366, in 1952.
What is the rank of Gary in Pennsylvania?
Gary ranked 946th among boys names in Pennsylvania in 2025. Its best showing was 11th among boys names in 1951.
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.