Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1943
Garrey
Since 1943, U.S. Social Security records show 22 babies named Garrey, peaking in 1945. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 22
- total births
- 1943–1954
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
Garrey sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 22 recorded since 1943.
Social Security Administration records show Garrey recorded 22 times among boys since 1943, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1940s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1943 to 1954.
- 22 total births
- 1943–1954 years on record
- 1940s peak decade
- 73% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Garrey since 1943, peaking in the 1940s, last recorded in 1954.
- 22
- total births
- 1943–1954
- years on record
- 1940s
- peak decade
- 73%
- born in that decade
1940s
Peak decade
73% of everyone ever named Garrey was born in this single decade.
1945
Single peak year
6 babies were named Garrey in 1945 - its busiest year on record.
Garrey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Garrey splits its recorded history at 1947: 50% of all births land in the more recent half, 50% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1943 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1945 peak of 6 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Garrey at a glance
Last recorded 1954Peak year
1945
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1943
Garrey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1943–1954
- Peak year (1945)
- 6
- Annual births at peak, across 12 years of records
Garrey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1940s was Garrey's strongest decade.
16 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 73% of all-time use.
Garrey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1940s
1940s
16 births
- 1950s 6
1950s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1940s at 16 births (73% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garrey? ▼
22 babies have been named Garrey since 1943. It was last recorded in 1954. The peak year was 1945 with 6 births.
When was Garrey most popular? ▼
Garrey was most popular in the 1940s decade with 16 total births. The single peak year was 1945.
How long has the name Garrey been used? ▼
Records for Garrey go back to 1943, giving 12 years of history through 1954.
What names are similar to Garrey? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gary, Garrett, Garry, Garland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Garrey's data
- Garrey's usage has stayed within range of its 1940s decade-level peak (16 total births) through the 1950s (6) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Garrey
Nearby Names Like Garrey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garrey
Gary Boy
#1133 902,152 births
Garrett Boy
#560 135,762 births
Garry Boy
#5071 47,670 births
Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
#6480 13,247 births
Compare Garrey side by side: Garrey vs Gary Garrey vs Garrett Garrey vs Garry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1943–1954 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Garrey: Baby Name Since 1943 - 22 Births, Peak 1945." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garrey. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Garrey draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.