Garlen
boy nameGarlen entered the US charts in 1915, peaked at #2630 in 1922, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1915–2025
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rank today
#2630
peak (1922)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3454 |
| 1920s | #3359 |
| 1930s | #3135 |
| 1940s | #3360 |
| 1950s | #3921 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Garlen are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Garlen alive today was born around 1927, making them about 98 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garlen in 2025?
- Garlen is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garlen most popular?
- Garlen peaked in 1922, reaching #2630 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garlen with classmates?
- Garlen will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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