boy's name
Garvis
GAR-vis (English)
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Births on record 349
Garvis is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 1962 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 1920, when 14 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1913.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Garvis Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 1960s.
Show the numbers
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 54 |
| 1920s | 106 |
| 1930s | 76 |
| 1940s | 68 |
| 1950s | 33 |
| 1960s | 12 |
How Popular Is Garvis?
In 1962, Garvis 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.
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 Garvis
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Garvis Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Garvis over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Garvis
- English GAR-vis
Sibling Names for Garvis
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Garvis — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Garvis
How popular is the name Garvis?
In 1962, Garvis 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 Garvis a girl's or a boy's name?
Garvis is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Garvis?
Garvis has 2 syllables.
When was Garvis most popular?
Garvis peaked in 1920, when 14 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.