boys' name 1951–2017

Gary

Gary is losing ground — from #11 in 1951 to #1301 in 2017.

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#1301 last ranked in 2017
1 registration that year
14,403 total 1951–2017

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).

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Peak 1952 · 1,001
Low 2014 · 1
Years tracked 36

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.

Gary popularity by state — 2017Australian Capital Territory: no data for this yearNew South Wales: no data for this yearNorthern Territory: no data for this yearQueensland: no data for this yearSouth Australia: 1 (rank #803)Tasmania: no data for this yearVictoria: no data for this yearWestern Australia: no data for this yearACTNSWNTQLDSATASVICWA
Gary — popularity by state & territory in 2017. Hover a state for details, click to view the full Top 50 for that state.
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Most popular in South Australia (1 baby)

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1 #803
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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.