Boys name · Washington
Gary in Washington
Gary was the 1056th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1928, Washington families have named 18,533 babies Gary.
Popularity over time
Gary in Washington, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1928 | 5 | 224th |
| 1941 | 490 | 5th |
| 1955 | 584 | 11th |
| 1968 | 203 | 32nd |
| 1982 | 64 | 94th |
| 1995 | 27 | 219th |
| 2009 | 8 | 684th |
| 2025 | 5 | 1056th |
Its rank among boys names in Washington fell from 224th in 1928 to 1056th in 2025.
The most babies named Gary in Washington in a single year was 761, in 1947. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1941.
Across the country, Gary reached its best rank of 2nd in Idaho (1939). See Gary in every state →
How popular is Gary in Washington?
Gary was the 1056th most popular boys name in Washington in 2025, with 5 babies named Gary that year. Since 1928, Washington families have named 18,533 babies Gary.
How many babies are named Gary in Washington?
In 2025, 5 babies were named Gary in Washington. The most babies named Gary in Washington in a single year was 761, in 1947.
What is the rank of Gary in Washington?
Gary ranked 1056th among boys names in Washington in 2025. Its best showing was 5th among boys names in 1941.
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.