Garry
Garry is a boy's name of Germanic origin.
Meaning
Spear warrior or spear.
Origin and history
Garry is a variant spelling of Gary, which derives from an English surname based on the Germanic element meaning 'spear'. It experienced significant popularity in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is a classic, traditional name that is used much less frequently for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
47,670 babies in the United States have been named Garry since 1880. It ranks #523 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1816.
States where it is most popular
- OH (6.7 %)
- TX (6.4 %)
- CA (6.2 %)
- NY (6.1 %)
- MI (4.9 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 27 |
| 1890-1900 | 12 |
| 1900-1910 | 22 |
| 1910-1920 | 153 |
| 1920-1930 | 309 |
| 1930-1940 | 2,115 |
| 1940-1950 | 10,318 |
| 1950-1960 | 18,792 |
| 1960-1970 | 7,404 |
| 1970-1980 | 3,647 |
| 1980-1990 | 2,544 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,237 |
| 2000-2010 | 649 |
| 2010-2019 | 330 |
| 2020-2029 | 111 |
Famous people named Garry
- Garry Shandling: Comedian, Actor
- Garry Kasparov: Chess Grandmaster, Author
- Garry Marshall: Director, Producer
Nicknames
Gar
Fun facts
- Garry arose as a double-r variation of the traditional name Gary.
- Like Gary, the spelling Garry reached its peak popularity in the United States during the 1940s and 1950s.