Garry
Meaning: Spear — piercing clarity and focused strength
Origin: Germanic
Gender: Boy
Rank in Australia: #92
Total births: 6,849
History: Garry peaked in the 1960s in Australia. Garry Lyon was an AFL legend at Melbourne FC. The double-R spelling is a distinctly Australian variant. Garry represents the suburbs of 1960s Australia — footy finals, backyard cricket, and the quarter-acre block.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (1974) | #98 |
| Babies named Garry in 1974 | 74 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 6,849 |
| Peak year | 1954 (578 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #15 |
| Years in records | 1952–1974 (23 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 34 spots |
Frequently asked about Garry
What does the name Garry mean?
Garry means “Spear — piercing clarity and focused strength” from Germanic roots.
What is the origin of the name Garry?
Garry has Germanic origin. The traditional meaning is “Spear — piercing clarity and focused strength”.
How popular is Garry in Australia?
Garry ranked #98 in Australia in 1974 — given to 74 babies that year.
When was Garry most popular?
Garry peaked in 1954 with 578 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Garry a boy or girl name?
Garry is predominantly a boys' name in Australia — over 90% of Garrys in registered births are male.
Is the name Garry rising or falling in popularity?
Garry has fallen 34 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #64 in 1969 to #98 in 1974.
How long has Garry been recorded in Australia?
Garry appears in birth records in Australia across 23 years — from 1952 through 1974.