Garry

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Garry

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
1. Garry is a surname from the Norman word “geri” (spear). It is short for Gerard (“spear strong), Gerald (“spear ruler”) and other such names (Garrett, etc.).
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2. Garry is a short form of Gareth (“gentle”).

History:
Gary (and later Garry) was originally a last name. One Elbert Henry Gary, a wealthy industrialist, gave it to the town of Gary, Indiana. The town inspired a theatrical agent (Nan Collins) to rename Frank Cooper. The subsequent popularity of Gary Cooper caused his adopted name to rocket to prominence.
Please see Garry for more information.

Pronunciation: gare-ee.

Alternates: Garrison.

Surnames: Garrison.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Garry Winogrand (1928-1984)
American photographer.
Garretson “Garry” Trudeau (1948-)
American cartoonist.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.032 % named Garry

Popularity of Garry:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1930: N/A
1930-1940: 413th most popular.
1940-1950: 191st most popular.
1950-1960: 161st most popular.
1960-1970: 299th most popular.
1970-1980: 431st most popular.
1980-1990: 592nd most popular.
1990: 795th most popular.
1991: 843rd most popular.
1992: 828th most popular.
1993: N/A
1994: 989th most popular.
1995: N/A