Gary
Gary is losing ground — from #11 in 1951 to #1301 in 2017.
Note: Gary hasn't appeared in any Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017. State BDM registries publish only the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold no longer show in the data even if babies are still being given them. Read more about coverage limits.
Popularity over the years
Registrations dropped from 143 to 1 (-99%).
Peak popularity was in 1952 (1,001 registrations).
Neighbours in the 2017 ranking
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By state & territory — 2017
How often Gary was registered in each of the 8 Australian states and territories.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)
In 2017: 1 baby named Gary across 1 of 8 states and territories.
Frequently asked questions
- How many babies in Australia have been named Gary?
- Between 1951 and 2017, Gary was registered for 14,403 babies in the available state datasets.
- Is Gary a popular name in Australia?
- Gary has fallen out of every Australian state's published top-100 list since 2017, when it last ranked #1301 with 1 registration. Each state's Births, Deaths & Marriages registry only publishes the top 100 names per year — names below that threshold disappear from the data even if babies are still being given them.