Geary vs Gearl
Side-by-side comparison of Geary and Gearl — popularity rank, total births, peak decade, and historical trends from Social Security Administration data.
Which name is more popular?
| Metric | Geary | Gearl |
|---|---|---|
| Current Rank | Unranked | Unranked |
| Total Births (all years) | 2,457 | 236 |
| Peak Year | 1953 | 1942 |
| Peak Year Births | 201 | 15 |
| Peak Decade | 1950ss | 1940ss |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| First Recorded Year | 1916 | 1919 |
Births by Decade
| Decade | Geary | Gearl |
|---|---|---|
| 1910ss | 11 | 6 |
| 1920ss | 29 | 55 |
| 1930ss | 117 | 62 |
| 1940ss | 451 | 74 |
| 1950ss | 1,152 | 28 |
| 1960ss | 268 | 11 |
| 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, 1916–2011.