Boy · #3,665 in 2026

Garlund

Current Rank
#3,665
Peak Rank
#3,665 (1960)
Total Babies
6
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1960
First Year
1960
Last Year
1960
Peak Year
#3665
Peak Rank
6
Total Count
1
Years Active

The Story of Garlund

The earliest SSA record of Garlund as a baby boy name dates back to 1960, when 6 babies received it. 1960 was its biggest year on record, with 6 newborns named Garlund — #3,665 in the national rankings. Garlund last appeared in the published SSA data in 1960, with 6 recorded births — it has not charted nationally since. All told, over 6 Americans have carried the name since 1880, from the 1960s to the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Garlund

Phonetically similar names — useful when Garlund is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Garland
  • Garlands
  • Gartland
  • Gerland
  • Galant
  • Garand
  • Garant
  • Galland
  • Gotland
  • Gorlin
  • Harland
  • Farland

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garlund

What does the name Garlund mean?
Garlund is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1960. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.
How popular is Garlund in 2026?
In 2026, Garlund ranks #3,665 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Garlund most popular?
Garlund reached its peak popularity in 1960, ranking #3,665 that year with 6 babies given the name.
Is Garlund a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Garlund is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.
What names go well with Garlund?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garlund include Darmon, Revell, Rus. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

Similar Names

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Darmon
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Revell
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Rus
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Amose
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Carrey
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Dobbie
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Francine
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Guye
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About the name Garlund

Garlund is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1960 and has accumulated 6 births in the dataset. Garlund's peak popularity came in 1960 when it ranked #3,665. Use the chart and map above to compare Garlund's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.