Total births
175
Boys' name · since 1912
Garl
Garl has 175 recorded births since 1912 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1942 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 175
- total births
- 1912–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
Garl sits outside today's top ranks for boys, with 175 recorded since 1912.
Social Security Administration records show Garl recorded 175 times among boys since 1912, though it doesn't currently rank among the most-used boys names, peaking in the 1920s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1912 to 1964.
- 175 total births
- 1912–1964 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 34% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
175 boys have been named Garl since 1912, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1964.
- 175
- total births
- 1912–1964
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 34%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
34% of everyone ever named Garl was born in this single decade.
1942
Single peak year
11 babies were named Garl in 1942 - its busiest year on record.
Garl's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Garl's SSA record in two at 1929 and the more recent half accounts for 48% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 52%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1912, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1942 peak of 11, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Garl at a glance
Last recorded 1964Peak year
1942
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1912
Garl popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1912–1964
- Peak year (1942)
- 11
- Annual births at peak, across 53 years of records
Garl by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Garl's strongest decade.
60 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 34% of all-time use.
Garl births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
37 births
- 1920s
1920s
60 births
- 1930s
1930s
28 births
- 1940s
1940s
34 births
- 1950s 10
1950s
10 births
- 1960s 6
1960s
6 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 60 births (34% of all-time use).
Garl by state
Where Garl concentrates geographically, total births since 1912
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Indiana | | 5 | 2.9% |
Indiana share of Garl's total US births 2.9%
5 of 175 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garl? ▼
Since 1912, Social Security records show 175 babies named Garl. The most recent recorded year was 1964. Its busiest year on record was 1942, with 11 births.
When was Garl most popular? ▼
Garl was most popular in the 1920s decade with 60 total births. The single peak year was 1942.
Where is Garl most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Garl are Indiana (5 births).
How long has the name Garl been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Garl since 1912 -- 53 years through the most recent 1964 data.
What names are similar to Garl? ▼
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 Garl's data
- Garl's decade-level peak was the 1920s (60 total births); usage has since declined to 6 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Indiana records the most Garls (5 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Indiana 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 Garl
Nearby Names Like Garl
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garl
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 Garl side by side: Garl vs Gary Garl vs Garrett Garl vs Garry
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Data Sources
Data as of June 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, 1912–1964 (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. "Garl: Baby Name Since 1912 - 175 Births, Peak 1942." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garl. 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 Garl 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 June 2026.