Garland
girl nameGarland entered the US charts in 1897, peaked at #1379 in 1898, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1897–2025
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rank today
#1379
peak (1898)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1890s | #1382 |
| 1900s | #1810 |
| 1910s | #1976 |
| 1920s | #2573 |
| 1930s | #3145 |
| 1940s | #2815 |
| 1950s | #4164 |
| 1960s | #5165 |
| 1970s | #7066 |
| 1980s | #8671 |
| 1990s | #11224 |
| 2000s | #12818 |
| 2010s | #14970 |
| 2020s | #15194 |
Living bearers
About 400 people named Garland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garland alive today was born around 1941, making them about 84 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garland in 2025?
- Garland is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Garland most popular?
- Garland peaked in 1898, reaching #1379 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Garland with classmates?
- Garland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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