Garlan
boy nameGarlan entered the US charts in 1914, peaked at #1964 in 1930, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1914–2025
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rank today
#1964
peak (1930)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3274 |
| 1920s | #2884 |
| 1930s | #2882 |
| 1940s | #2431 |
| 1950s | #3044 |
| 1960s | #3298 |
| 1970s | #4202 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Garlan are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garlan alive today was born around 1939, making them about 86 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garlan in 2025?
- Garlan is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garlan most popular?
- Garlan peaked in 1930, reaching #1964 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garlan with classmates?
- Garlan will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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