Boy · #9,752 in 2026

Garvey

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

Current Rank

#9,752

Peak Rank

#5,788 (2017)

Total Babies

319

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1916

First Year

2023

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#5788

Peak Rank

319

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garvey

Garvey first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1916, with 7 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 15 Garveys were born — ranking #5,788 that year. As of 2026, Garvey ranks #9,752 for baby boys with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 319 Garveys 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

500+

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Names that sound like Garvey

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

Garvie
Carvey
Gari
Garve
Gharry
Garver
Garv
Corvee
Corvi
Garci
Jarvie
Jarvi

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garvey

What does the name Garvey mean?

Garvey is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1916. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garvey in 2026?

In 2026, Garvey ranks #9,752 among boys' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Garvey most popular?

Garvey reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #5,788 that year with 15 babies given the name.

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

Garvey has historically been most popular in North Carolina, New York. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Garvey.

Is Garvey a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garvey?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garvey include Bolton, Franciszek, Nur. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garvey

Garvey is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1916 and has accumulated 319 births in the dataset. Garvey's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #5,788. Use the chart and map above to compare Garvey'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.