How popular is the name Garvey in 2025?

Garvey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.

When was the name Garvey most popular?

Garvey peaked in 1918, reaching #2398 among US boy names.

Garvey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

boy name

Garvey entered the US charts in 1916, peaked at #2398 in 1918, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.

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rank today

#2398

peak (1918)

babies in 2025

rare

a rare gem few children share

Over the last decade, Garvey has been most popular in NY.

About 200 people named Garvey are estimated to be alive in the US today.

The typical Garvey alive today was born around 1996, making them about 29 years old.

Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.

How popular is the name Garvey in 2025?: Garvey is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 boy names.
When was the name Garvey most popular?: Garvey peaked in 1918, reaching #2398 among US boy names.
Will my child share the name Garvey with classmates?: Garvey will almost certainly be the only one in school.

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