Gary is a distinctive boys' name in United States, ranking #1073 in 2025 with 201 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 1,543 births ranking #201. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.0%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 8,498 boys born was named Gary. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.