Geary
Geary is a boy's name of English origin.
Meaning
Spear-man, variable, or from a place named Geary.
Origin and history
Geary originated as an English surname derived from a place name or a nickname meaning spear-man or changeable. It saw modest usage as a masculine given name in the United States during the mid-20th century. Today, it is extremely rare as a given name for newborns.
Popularity in the United States
2,457 babies in the United States have been named Geary since 1880. It ranks #2614 all-time.
States where it is most popular
- CA (26.1 %)
- TX (18 %)
- OK (13.7 %)
- PA (7.7 %)
- IL (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 11 |
| 1920-1930 | 29 |
| 1930-1940 | 117 |
| 1940-1950 | 451 |
| 1950-1960 | 1,152 |
| 1960-1970 | 268 |
| 1970-1980 | 206 |
| 1980-1990 | 142 |
| 1990-2000 | 56 |
| 2000-2010 | 20 |
| 2010-2019 | 5 |
| 2020-2029 | 0 |
Famous people named Geary
- Geary Eppley: Administrator, Athlete
Fun facts
- Geary was originally an English and Irish surname before being used as a given name in North America.
- The name reached its highest annual popularity in the United States during the mid-1940s and 1950s.