Boys name · Virginia
Gary in Virginia
Gary was the 1142nd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1929, Virginia families have named 16,964 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Virginia, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1929 | 5 | 400th |
| 1943 | 167 | 38th |
| 1956 | 683 | 12th |
| 1970 | 283 | 31st |
| 1983 | 104 | 65th |
| 1997 | 36 | 178th |
| 2010 | 16 | 432nd |
| 2025 | 5 | 1142nd |
Its rank among boys names in Virginia fell from 400th in 1929 to 1142nd in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Virginia in a single year was 779, in 1954. 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 Virginia?
Gary was the 1142nd most popular boys name in Virginia in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1929, Virginia families have named 16,964 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Virginia?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gary in Virginia. The most babies named Gary in Virginia in a single year was 779, in 1954.
What is the rank of Gary in Virginia?
Gary ranked 1142nd among boys names in Virginia 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.