Boy · #3,558 in 2026

Garn

Name: Popularity of the name Garn in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Garn, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#3,558

Peak Rank

#3,139 (1926)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1919

First Year

1958

Last Year

1926

Peak Year

#3139

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garn

The earliest SSA record of Garn as a baby boy name dates back to 1919, when 6 babies received it. 1926 was its biggest year on record, with 8 newborns named Garn — #3,139 in the national rankings. The 1920s were its strongest decade, accounting for roughly 40% of all recorded Garns. Its most recent appearance in the national data came in 1958 (6 births); the name has since faded from the published rankings. In total, more than 50 Garns have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1910s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Garn

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

Gorn
Garm
Gehirn
Carn
Karn
Gorm
Corn
Gon
Gar
Garner
Corne
Gurn

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garn

What does the name Garn mean?

Garn is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1919. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garn in 2026?

In 2026, Garn ranks #3,558 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Garn most popular?

Garn reached its peak popularity in 1926, ranking #3,139 that year with 8 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Garn most popular?

Garn has historically been most popular in Utah. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Garn.

Is Garn a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Garn is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Garn?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garn include Mott, Jonie, Elmor. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garn

Garn is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1919 and has accumulated 50 births in the dataset. Garn's peak popularity came in 1926 when it ranked #3,139. Use the chart and map above to compare Garn'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.