Geary
Pronunciation: [ g-IHR-ee ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Geary first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 1,849 babies have been named Geary in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Geary is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #32,736 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #32,736
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Geary
Geary is a boy name .
Geary is currently ranked #32,736 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Geary include Gea, Gey, Geie, and Geakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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