Garn
boy nameGarn entered the US charts in 1919, peaked at #3024 in 1957, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1919–2025
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rank today
#3024
peak (1957)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1910s | #3736 |
| 1920s | #3618 |
| 1930s | #3561 |
| 1950s | #3292 |
Living bearers
Fewer than a hundred people named Garn are estimated to be alive in the US today — a true one-of-a-kind name.
The typical Garn alive today was born around 1926, making them about 99 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Garn in 2025?
- Garn is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
- When was the name Garn most popular?
- Garn peaked in 1957, reaching #3024 among US boy names.
- Will my child share the name Garn with classmates?
- Garn will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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