boy's name
Garvin
GAR-vin (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 2,438
Garvin is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2024 it was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Peaked in 1921, when 52 babies were given the name.
- It has been falling over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1894.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Garvin Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1890s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 5 |
| 1900s | 27 |
| 1910s | 241 |
| 1920s | 364 |
| 1930s | 283 |
| 1940s | 293 |
| 1950s | 264 |
| 1960s | 240 |
| 1970s | 144 |
| 1980s | 150 |
| 1990s | 150 |
| 2000s | 140 |
| 2010s | 112 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 11 |
How Popular Is Garvin?
In 2024, Garvin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Where Garvin Is Used
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Garvin
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Garvin Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Garvin over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Garvin
- English GAR-vin
Sibling Names for Garvin
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Garvin — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Garvin
How popular is the name Garvin?
In 2024, Garvin was given to 6 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Garvin a girl's or a boy's name?
Garvin is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Garvin?
Garvin has 2 syllables.
When was Garvin most popular?
Garvin peaked in 1921, when 52 babies were given the name. It has been falling over the past decade.