Boys name · Tennessee
Gary in Tennessee
Gary was the 870th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 7 babies named Gary that year. Since 1931, Tennessee families have named 20,115 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Tennessee, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1931 | 10 | 265th |
| 1944 | 295 | 25th |
| 1958 | 590 | 15th |
| 1971 | 260 | 29th |
| 1985 | 106 | 64th |
| 1998 | 42 | 159th |
| 2012 | 19 | 352nd |
| 2025 | 7 | 870th |
Its rank among boys names in Tennessee fell from 265th in 1931 to 870th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Tennessee in a single year was 923, in 1954. Its best showing was 9th 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 Tennessee?
Gary was the 870th most popular boys name in Tennessee in 2025, with 7 babies named Gary that year. Since 1931, Tennessee families have named 20,115 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Tennessee?
In 2025, 7 babies were named Gary in Tennessee. The most babies named Gary in Tennessee in a single year was 923, in 1954.
What is the rank of Gary in Tennessee?
Gary ranked 870th among boys names in Tennessee in 2025. Its best showing was 9th 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.