Boy · #12,243 in 2026

Garris

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

Current Rank

#12,243

Peak Rank

#4,404 (1979)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1945

First Year

2017

Last Year

1979

Peak Year

#4404

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garris

Garris first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1945, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1979, when 8 Garriss were born — ranking #4,404 that year. As of 2026, Garris ranks #12,243 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 92 Garriss have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1940s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Garris

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

Garis
Caris
Carris
Karris
Goris
Gris
Garys
Carys
Coris
Keris
Gress
Gara

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garris

What does the name Garris mean?

Garris is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1945. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garris in 2026?

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

When was Garris most popular?

Garris reached its peak popularity in 1979, ranking #4,404 that year with 8 babies given the name.

Is Garris a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garris?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garris include Ran, Artemas, Mardell. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garris

Garris is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1945 and has accumulated 92 births in the dataset. Garris's peak popularity came in 1979 when it ranked #4,404. Use the chart and map above to compare Garris'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.