Total births
1,125
Boys' name · since 1961
Garin
1,125 babies named Garin in U.S. Social Security records since 1961, with the highest year being 2006. Year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state-level rankings drawn from federal birth data.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1961–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
1,125 boys have been named Garin since 1961, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Garin has been recorded 1,125 times among boys since 1961, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 2000s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1961 to 2021.
- 1,125 total births
- 1961–2021 years on record
- 2000s peak decade
- 33% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
1,125 boys have been named Garin since 1961, peaking in the 2000s, last recorded in 2021.
- 1,125
- total births
- 1961–2021
- years on record
- 2000s
- peak decade
- 33%
- born in that decade
2000s
Peak decade
33% of everyone ever named Garin was born in this single decade.
2006
Single peak year
53 babies were named Garin in 2006 - its busiest year on record.
Garin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Garin's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 62% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 38%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1962, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2006 peak of 53, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Garin at a glance
Last recorded 2021Peak year
2006
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1961
Garin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1961–2021
- Peak year (2006)
- 53
- Annual births at peak, across 61 years of records
Garin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2000s was Garin's strongest decade.
373 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 33% of all-time use.
Garin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 93
1960s
93 births
- 1970s 120
1970s
120 births
- 1980s
1980s
188 births
- 1990s
1990s
176 births
- 2000s
2000s
373 births
- 2010s
2010s
170 births
- 2020s 5
2020s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 2000s at 373 births (33% of all-time use).
How Garin compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 boys names closest to Garin's total volume
Garin vs 15 similarly-sized boys names
Garin by state
Where Garin concentrates geographically, total births since 1961
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 57 | 5.1% |
| #2 | Texas | | 27 | 2.4% |
| #3 | Georgia | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #4 | Ohio | | 6 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Colorado | | 5 | 0.4% |
| #6 | Washington | | 5 | 0.4% |
California share of Garin's total US births 5.1%
Even split
57 of 1,125 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garin? ▼
1,125 babies have been named Garin since 1961. It was last recorded in 2021. The peak year was 2006 with 53 births.
When was Garin most popular? ▼
Garin was most popular in the 2000s decade with 373 total births. The single peak year was 2006.
Where is Garin most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Garin are California (57 births), Texas (27 births), Georgia (6 births).
How long has the name Garin been used? ▼
Garin has been recorded in Social Security data since 1961, spanning 61 years of data through 2021.
What names are similar to Garin? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Gary, Garrett, Garry, Garland, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for boys.
What to do with Garin's data
- Garin's decade-level peak was the 2000s (373 total births); usage has since declined to 5 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- California records the most Garins (57 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Garin
Nearby Names Like Garin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garin
Gary Boy
#1133 902,152 births
Garrett Boy
#560 135,762 births
Garry Boy
#5071 47,670 births
Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
#6480 13,247 births
Compare Garin side by side: Garin vs Gary Garin vs Garrett Garin vs Garry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1961–2021 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Garin: Baby Name Since 1961 - 1,125 Births, Peak 2006." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garin. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Garin draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.