Boy · #12,285 in 2026

Geary

Geary is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Geary Eppley (1895–1978), American university administrator, professor, agronomist, military officer, athlete and track and field coach Geary Gravel, American science fiction author and sign language interpreter Geary Higgins, American politician from Virginia Geary Hobson, Cherokee, Quapaw/Chickasaw scholar, editor and writer of fiction…

Current Rank
#12,285
Peak Rank
#494 (1953)
Total Babies
2K
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1916
First Year
2011
Last Year
1953
Peak Year
#494
Peak Rank
2K
Total Count
77
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Geary

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Geary is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Geary Eppley (1895–1978), American university administrator, professor, agronomist, military officer, athlete and track and field coach Geary Gravel, American science fiction author and sign language interpreter Geary Higgins, American politician from Virginia Geary Hobson, Cherokee, Quapaw/Chickasaw scholar, editor and writer of fiction…

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The Story of Geary

Geary first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1953, when 201 Gearys were born — ranking #494 that year. As of 2026, Geary ranks #12,285 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 2K Gearys have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Geary

Phonetically similar names — useful when Geary is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Geary

What does the name Geary mean?
Geary is a given name. Notable people with the name include:Geary Eppley (1895–1978), American university administrator, professor, agronomist, military officer, athlete and track and field coach Geary Gravel, American science fiction author and sign language interpreter Geary Higgins, American politician from Virginia Geary Hobson, Cherokee, Quapaw/Chickasaw scholar, editor and writer of fiction…
How popular is Geary in 2026?
In 2026, Geary ranks #12,285 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.
When was Geary most popular?
Geary reached its peak popularity in 1953, ranking #494 that year with 201 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Geary most popular?
Geary has historically been most popular in Oklahoma, Massachusetts, Oregon. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Geary.
Is Geary a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Geary is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Geary?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Geary include Kennith, Merton, Jerod. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Geary

Geary is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 2K births in the dataset. Geary's peak popularity came in 1953 when it ranked #494. Use the chart and map above to compare Geary's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.