Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Garrin

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#3,640 (2000)

Total Babies

418

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1965

First Year

2017

Last Year

2000

Peak Year

#3640

Peak Rank

418

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garrin

Garrin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1965, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2000, when 22 Garrins were born — ranking #3,640 that year. As of 2026, Garrin ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 418 Garrins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1960s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Garrin

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

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garrin

What does the name Garrin mean?

Garrin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1965. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garrin in 2026?

In 2026, Garrin ranks #12,243 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Garrin most popular?

Garrin reached its peak popularity in 2000, ranking #3,640 that year with 22 babies given the name.

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

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

Is Garrin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garrin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garrin include Emmanual, Tyress, Jairon. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garrin

Garrin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1965 and has accumulated 418 births in the dataset. Garrin's peak popularity came in 2000 when it ranked #3,640. Use the chart and map above to compare Garrin'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.