Gary vs. Larry: which name is older?
Gary and Larry are about the same age: the average Gary is 65 and the average Larry is 65.
Gary
Larry
When was each name popular?
Larry peaked first, in 1947 (after World War II). Gary peaked in 1952, 5 years later.
Which name is more common?
There are about 590,000 Garys and about 490,000 Larrys alive in the US, so there are about 21% more Garys than Larrys.
Boys or girls?
Both are boys' names: over 99% of living Garys and over 99% of living Larrys are men.
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Gary or Larry: questions
Which is older, Gary or Larry?
Gary and Larry are about the same age: the average Gary is 65 and the average Larry is 65.
How old is the average Gary?
The average Gary in the US is 65; half of all living Garys are between 58 and 75.
How old is the average Larry?
The average Larry in the US is 65; half of all living Larrys are between 58 and 77.
Which is more common, Gary or Larry?
There are about 590,000 Garys and about 490,000 Larrys alive in the US, so there are about 21% more Garys than Larrys.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). How we calculate this