Garland
boy name#6803 in 2025Garland entered the US charts in 1880, peaked at #251 in 1899, ranks #6803 today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1880–2025
#6803
rank today
#251
peak (1899)
12
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1880s | #529 |
| 1890s | #368 |
| 1900s | #312 |
| 1910s | #274 |
| 1920s | #278 |
| 1930s | #284 |
| 1940s | #321 |
| 1950s | #409 |
| 1960s | #530 |
| 1970s | #726 |
| 1980s | #1041 |
| 1990s | #1775 |
| 2000s | #3606 |
| 2010s | #5037 |
| 2020s | #5598 |
Living bearers
About 9,800 people named Garland are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garland alive today was born around 1942, making them about 83 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 ranks #6803 among US boy names in 2025, with 12 babies given the name.
- When was the name Garland most popular?
- Garland peaked in 1899, reaching #251 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garland with classmates?
- Garland will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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