How old is someone named Garry?
The average Garry is 64 years old.
Half of all living Garrys are between 56 and 74.
When was Garry popular?
Garry was a boom name: it shot up, peaked in 1954, and dropped away. That's why most Garrys are close to the same age.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 22 | 0 |
| 1910s | 153 | 0 |
| 1920s | 309 | 0 |
| 1930s | 2,133 | 350 |
| 1940s | 10,363 | 4,700 |
| 1950s | 18,868 | 12,000 |
| 1960s | 7,428 | 5,900 |
| 1970s | 3,657 | 3,300 |
| 1980s | 2,550 | 2,400 |
| 1990s | 1,237 | 1,200 |
| 2000s | 649 | 640 |
| 2010s | 330 | 330 |
| 2020s | 111 | 110 |
How many Garrys are still alive?
About 31,000 Garrys are alive in the US today. That's 65% of the roughly 48,000 babies named Garry since 1880.
Roughly half of all Garrys ever born are still living.
What generation is the name Garry?
More than half of living Garrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Is Garry an old name?
Yes. Garry is older than 93 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Is Garry a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely boys: 99.6% of living Garrys are men.
Names the same age as Garry
NAME TWIN
Garry's name twin is Rosanne. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Rosanne's age curve is the closest match to Garry's: 91% alike.
Other spellings: Gary (65)
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Questions about the name Garry
How old is the average Garry?
The average Garry in the US is 64 years old. The median is 68, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Garry?
About 31,000 Garrys are alive in the US today, out of roughly 48,000 babies given the name since 1880.
When was the name Garry most popular?
In 1954, when about 2,200 baby boys were named Garry.
Is Garry a Boomer name?
Yes. About 61% of living Garrys are Baby Boomers, born between 1946 and 1964.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this