Garey
Garey is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear or spear bearer.
Origin and history
Garey is a masculine given name of Old English origin, functioning either as a variant spelling of Gary or derived from a surname. Etymologically, it traces back to the Germanic root for a spear or spearman. In the United States, it enjoyed moderate usage during the mid-20th century but has become exceedingly rare in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
1,457 babies in the United States have been named Garey since 1880. It ranks #3270 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (27.7 %)
- OH (11.9 %)
- MI (11.3 %)
- NY (6.2 %)
- TX (6.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 103 |
| 1940-1950 | 381 |
| 1950-1960 | 397 |
| 1960-1970 | 202 |
| 1970-1980 | 183 |
| 1980-1990 | 115 |
| 1990-2000 | 53 |
| 2000-2010 | 17 |
| 2010-2019 | 6 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Fun facts
- Garey developed as a alternate spelling of the widely popular 20th-century name Gary.
- Most recorded U.S. births for Garey occurred between the 1940s and 1960s.