Garry Boy
Origin(s)
PronunciationGAR-ee / /ˈɡæri/English; Irish
Meaning
English: spear; Irish: brave
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Garry is derived from the name Gary, which has roots in Old English and Irish. It became popular in the 20th century, particularly in English-speaking countries. The name is often associated with strength and bravery due to its meanings.
Trend Summary
The name Garry saw a peak in popularity in the mid-20th century but has since declined in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Gary
International Variants
- Gari (Japanese)
- Garry (Scottish)
Famous people named Garry
Garry Kasparov is a Russian chess grandmaster and former world chess champion known for his contributions to chess theory.
Garry Marshall was an American film director, producer, and writer recognized for creating popular television shows and films.
Garry Shandling was an American comedian and actor celebrated for his work in television and stand-up comedy.
Garry Trudeau is an American cartoonist best known for his comic strip Doonesbury.
Fictional characters named Garry
Garry from the video game series 'Garry's Mod' is a character known for his role in user-generated content and sandbox gameplay.
Garry Oak is a character from the Pokémon franchise, known as a rival to the player in the original games.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Garry was first seen in the United States in 1880. Garry has ranked as high as #294 nationally, which occurred in 1954, and has been most popular in Ohio, California, New York, Michigan, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Garry has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Garry (2018)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880 | 6 |
| 1882 | 6 |
| 1885 | 5 |
| 1886 | 5 |
| 1889 | 5 |
| 1892 | 7 |
| 1898 | 5 |
| 1902 | 6 |
| 1903 | 6 |
| 1904 | 5 |
| 1908 | 5 |
| 1910 | 5 |
| 1911 | 5 |
| 1912 | 11 |
| 1913 | 15 |
| 1914 | 14 |
| 1915 | 17 |
| 1916 | 23 |
| 1917 | 12 |
| 1918 | 26 |
| 1919 | 25 |
| 1920 | 28 |
| 1921 | 22 |
| 1922 | 21 |
| 1923 | 28 |
| 1924 | 24 |
| 1925 | 27 |
| 1926 | 30 |
| 1927 | 32 |
| 1928 | 46 |
| 1929 | 51 |
| 1930 | 63 |
| 1931 | 82 |
| 1932 | 95 |
| 1933 | 117 |
| 1934 | 164 |
| 1935 | 259 |
| 1936 | 269 |
| 1937 | 292 |
| 1938 | 368 |
| 1939 | 406 |
| 1940 | 557 |
| 1941 | 613 |
| 1942 | 760 |
| 1943 | 830 |
| 1944 | 929 |
| 1945 | 1,050 |
| 1946 | 1,313 |
| 1947 | 1,449 |
| 1948 | 1,399 |
| 1949 | 1,418 |
| 1950 | 1,534 |
| 1951 | 1,670 |
| 1952 | 1,808 |
| 1953 | 2,047 |
| 1954 | 2,218 |
| 1955 | 2,192 |
| 1956 | 2,044 |
| 1957 | 2,041 |
| 1958 | 1,762 |
| 1959 | 1,475 |
| 1960 | 1,235 |
| 1961 | 1,116 |
| 1962 | 990 |
| 1963 | 896 |
| 1964 | 740 |
| 1965 | 549 |
| 1966 | 558 |
| 1967 | 485 |
| 1968 | 422 |
| 1969 | 413 |
| 1970 | 463 |
| 1971 | 412 |
| 1972 | 366 |
| 1973 | 331 |
| 1974 | 372 |
| 1975 | 336 |
| 1976 | 362 |
| 1977 | 360 |
| 1978 | 322 |
| 1979 | 323 |
| 1980 | 309 |
| 1981 | 311 |
| 1982 | 273 |
| 1983 | 262 |
| 1984 | 286 |
| 1985 | 251 |
| 1986 | 240 |
| 1987 | 211 |
| 1988 | 213 |
| 1989 | 188 |
| 1990 | 174 |
| 1991 | 163 |
| 1992 | 167 |
| 1993 | 111 |
| 1994 | 129 |
| 1995 | 107 |
| 1996 | 105 |
| 1997 | 100 |
| 1998 | 98 |
| 1999 | 83 |
| 2000 | 87 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2002 | 77 |
| 2003 | 61 |
| 2004 | 66 |
| 2005 | 62 |
| 2006 | 68 |
| 2007 | 72 |
| 2008 | 53 |
| 2009 | 36 |
| 2010 | 30 |
| 2011 | 36 |
| 2012 | 41 |
| 2013 | 34 |
| 2014 | 36 |
| 2015 | 26 |
| 2016 | 37 |
| 2017 | 29 |
| 2018 | 34 |
| 2019 | 27 |
| 2020 | 20 |
| 2021 | 24 |
| 2022 | 19 |
| 2023 | 14 |
| 2024 | 19 |