Holding steady.
Popularity of Gari since 1938
Babies named Gari per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| 1930s | 12 | 5 |
| 1940s | 66 | 18 |
| 1950s | 83 | 57 |
| 1960s | 157 | 46 |
| 1970s | 112 | 22 |
| 1980s | 39 | 5 |
| 1990s | 11 | 5 |
| 2000s | 5 | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Gari has never been a common name in the United States. First recorded in 1938, it reached its highest usage in 1967, but never entered the top ranks. Over the decades, its usage has remained stable at very low levels, with no significant surge or decline. The name's obscurity means it has no strong associations with any particular state or region. Its etymology is uncertain, but it likely arose as a diminutive of longer names or as a modern coinage.
Gari is a rare name of uncertain derivation. It may have emerged as a diminutive or pet form of names such as Geraldine, Gerald, or Gary, which themselves derive from Germanic elements meaning 'spear' and 'rule.' Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Spanish name Gari, possibly related to the Basque word for 'flame' or 'fire.' The name has seen sporadic usage in the United States since the early 20th century, without a clear cultural or linguistic tradition.
Sibling names for Gari
Names that share Gari's style, for a brother or sister.
