Boy · #10,889 in 2026

Garv

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

Current Rank

#10,889

Peak Rank

#4,790 (2004)

Total Babies

119

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2004

First Year

2024

Last Year

2004

Peak Year

#4790

Peak Rank

119

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garv

Garv first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2004, with 17 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2004, when 17 Garvs were born — ranking #4,790 that year. As of 2026, Garv ranks #10,889 for baby boys with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 119 Garvs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Garv

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

Garve
Carve
Carv
Gari
Gharry
Gar
Garvey
Garf
Korv
Garver
Gaar
Garvie

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garv

What does the name Garv mean?

Garv is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2004. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garv in 2026?

In 2026, Garv ranks #10,889 among boys' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.

When was Garv most popular?

Garv reached its peak popularity in 2004, ranking #4,790 that year with 17 babies given the name.

Is Garv a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garv?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garv include Madeline, Gracie, Jefry. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garv

Garv is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2004 and has accumulated 119 births in the dataset. Garv's peak popularity came in 2004 when it ranked #4,790. Use the chart and map above to compare Garv'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.