Total births
2,457
Boys' name · since 1916
Geary
Geary has 2,457 recorded births since 1916 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1953 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 2,457
- total births
- 1916–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
Geary sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 2,457 recorded since 1916.
Social Security Administration records show Geary recorded 2,457 times among boys since 1916, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1950s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2011.
- 2,457 total births
- 1916–2011 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 47% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
2,457 boys have been named Geary since 1916, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 2011.
- 2,457
- total births
- 1916–2011
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 47%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
47% of everyone ever named Geary was born in this single decade.
1953
Single peak year
201 babies were named Geary in 1953 - its busiest year on record.
Geary's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Geary's SSA record in two at 1961 and the more recent half accounts for 27% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 73%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1916, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1953 peak of 201, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Geary at a glance
Last recorded 2011Peak year
1953
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Geary popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2011
- Peak year (1953)
- 201
- Annual births at peak, across 96 years of records
Geary by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Geary's strongest decade.
1,152 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 47% of all-time use.
Geary births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 11
1910s
11 births
- 1920s 29
1920s
29 births
- 1930s 117
1930s
117 births
- 1940s 451
1940s
451 births
- 1950s
1950s
1,152 births
- 1960s 268
1960s
268 births
- 1970s 206
1970s
206 births
- 1980s 142
1980s
142 births
- 1990s 56
1990s
56 births
- 2000s 20
2000s
20 births
- 2010s 5
2010s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 1,152 births (47% of all-time use).
How Geary compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Geary's total volume
Geary vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Geary by state
Where Geary concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 246 | 10.0% |
| #2 | Texas | | 170 | 6.9% |
| #3 | Oklahoma | | 129 | 5.3% |
| #4 | Pennsylvania | | 73 | 3.0% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 44 | 1.8% |
| #6 | Michigan | | 36 | 1.5% |
| #7 | Louisiana | | 31 | 1.3% |
| #8 | Alabama | | 21 | 0.9% |
California share of Geary's total US births 10.0%
Even split
246 of 2,457 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 24 reporting states.
Geary appears in 24 states. Explore state details →
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Geary? ▼
2,457 babies have been named Geary since 1916. It was last recorded in 2011. The peak year was 1953 with 201 births.
When was Geary most popular? ▼
Geary was most popular in the 1950s decade with 1,152 total births. The single peak year was 1953.
Where is Geary most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Geary are California (246 births), Texas (170 births), Oklahoma (129 births).
How long has the name Geary been used? ▼
Geary has been recorded in Social Security data since 1916, spanning 96 years of data through 2011.
What names are similar to Geary? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gearld, Gean, Gearl, Gearold, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Geary's data
- Geary's decade-level peak was the 1950s (1,152 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2010s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Gearys (246 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- 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 Geary
Nearby Names Like Geary
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Geary
Gearld Boy
4,281 births
Gean Boy
564 births
Gearl Boy
236 births
Gearold Boy
186 births
Gearald Boy
66 births
Compare Geary side by side: Geary vs Gearld Geary vs Gean Geary vs Gearl
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 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, 1916–2011 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Geary: Baby Name Since 1916 - 2,457 Births, Peak 1953." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/geary. 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 Geary 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 July 2026.