Boy nameNot in the current top charts
Leary
//ˈlɪɹi//
2 syllablesPeak year: 19485 lettersStarts with L
Meaning & origin
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Leary's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Leary |
|---|---|
| 1912 | 6 |
| 1919 | 5 |
| 1920 | 10 |
| 1921 | 6 |
| 1923 | 8 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1926 | 11 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1930 | 5 |
| 1931 | 7 |
| 1932 | 6 |
| 1935 | 6 |
| 1936 | 10 |
| 1937 | 6 |
| 1938 | 5 |
| 1939 | 5 |
| 1940 | 8 |
| 1941 | 8 |
| 1943 | 8 |
| 1945 | 6 |
| 1946 | 8 |
| 1947 | 6 |
| 1948 | 11 |
| 1949 | 6 |
| 1950 | 5 |
| 1955 | 7 |
| 1958 | 5 |
| 1959 | 7 |
| 1960 | 6 |
| 1961 | 5 |
Leary through the decades
- Leary peaked in 1948, when 11 babies were named Leary in the US.
- The 1920s were Leary's strongest decade, averaging 9 births a year.