Boy · #4,033 in 2026

Garwin

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

Current Rank

#4,033

Peak Rank

#3,095 (1952)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1934

First Year

1962

Last Year

1952

Peak Year

#3095

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Garwin

Garwin first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 1934, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1952, when 7 Garwins were born — ranking #3,095 that year. As of 2026, Garwin ranks #4,033 for baby boys with 5 births, with steady use. In total, more than 22 Garwins have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1930s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Garwin

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

Carwyn
Garvin
Corwin
Gerwin
Guarin
Gartin
Garten
Garmin
Gawain
Garman
Garson
Garren

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Garwin

What does the name Garwin mean?

Garwin is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1934. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Garwin in 2026?

In 2026, Garwin ranks #4,033 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Garwin most popular?

Garwin reached its peak popularity in 1952, ranking #3,095 that year with 7 babies given the name.

Is Garwin a unisex name?

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

What names go well with Garwin?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Garwin include Mollie, Ove, Berne. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Garwin

Garwin is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1934 and has accumulated 22 births in the dataset. Garwin's peak popularity came in 1952 when it ranked #3,095. Use the chart and map above to compare Garwin'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.