Gearl vs Geary
Side-by-side comparison of Gearl and Geary — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Gearl | Geary |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 236 | 2,457 |
| Peak Year | 1942 | 1953 |
| Peak Year Births | 15 | 201 |
| Peak Decade | 1940ss | 1950ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1919 | 1916 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Gearl | Geary |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 6 | 11 |
| 1920ss | 55 | 29 |
| 1930ss | 62 | 117 |
| 1940ss | 74 | 451 |
| 1950ss | 28 | 1,152 |
| 1960ss | 11 | 268 |
| 1970ss | — | 206 |
| 1980ss | — | 142 |
| 1990ss | — | 56 |
| 2000ss | — | 20 |
| 2010ss | — | 5 |
Data Sources
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications — National Data, ssa.gov/oact/babynames.
Source: SSA Annual Name Rankings, 1919–1965.