Garlin
boy nameGarlin entered the US charts in 1912, peaked at #1958 in 1939, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1912–2025
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rank today
#1958
peak (1939)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #2741 |
| 1920s | #2499 |
| 1930s | #2612 |
| 1940s | #2761 |
| 1950s | #3088 |
| 1960s | #3831 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Garlin are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Garlin alive today was born around 1932, making them about 93 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garlin in 2025?
- Garlin is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garlin most popular?
- Garlin peaked in 1939, reaching #1958 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garlin with classmates?
- Garlin will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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