Gender: Male
Gary John Ballman was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Ballman starred at Michigan State before playing halfback and wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1962 to 1966, making the Pro Bowl the final two seasons. He is among the team’s career leaders in kickoffs, with the second-best average of 26.7. His 93-yard return against Washington on November 17, 1963, is tied for seventh-longest in team history. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 to 1972, then split his final season between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. Ballman later worked for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) until 1979 and as a building products salesman in Colorado before retiring in 2003.
Source: Wikipedia | Last updated on May 9, 2024
On the name Gary Ballman, Gary means Mighty with a Spear, Spear Carrier, Strong Man of God.
The name Gary Ballman is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Gary is commonly found in United Kingdom, United States of America, Hong Kong, and 93 more countries.
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At NamesLook, the name Gary is recorded 106,740 times globally, ranking it as the 542th most common name worldwide.
Gary is most prevalent in United Kingdom, with 36,991 occurrences, making it the 38th most popular name in the country.
In United Kingdom, the name Gary is found among 1 in every 15 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | #38 | 1 : 15 |
| United States of America | #144 | 1 : 53 |
| Hong Kong | #44 | 1 : 83 |
| Ireland | #73 | 1 : 24 |
| Canada | #108 | 1 : 95 |
| South Africa | #640 | 1 : 715 |
| Malaysia | #528 | 1 : 803 |
| France | #1,113 | 1 : 603 |
| Singapore | #159 | 1 : 289 |
| Bolivia | #361 | 1 : 250 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Gary from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
Gary John Ballman was an American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL). Ballman starred at Michigan State before playing halfback and wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1962 to 1966, making the Pro Bowl the final two seasons. He is among the team’s career leaders in kickoffs, with the second-best average of 26.7. His 93-yard return against Washington on November 17, 1963, is tied for seventh-longest in team history. He played for the Philadelphia Eagles from 1967 to 1972, then split his final season between the New York Giants and the Minnesota Vikings. Ballman later worked for the National Football League Players Association (NFLPA) until 1979 and as a building products salesman in Colorado before retiring in 2003.
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