Total births
45
Boys' name · since 1972
Garrod
Since 1972, U.S. Social Security records show 45 babies named Garrod, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 45
- total births
- 1972–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
Garrod is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 45 have been recorded since 1972.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Garrod has been recorded 45 times among boys since 1972, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1970s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1972 to 1992.
- 45 total births
- 1972–1992 years on record
- 1970s peak decade
- 51% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
45 boys have been named Garrod since 1972, peaking in the 1970s, last recorded in 1992.
- 45
- total births
- 1972–1992
- years on record
- 1970s
- peak decade
- 51%
- born in that decade
1970s
Peak decade
51% of everyone ever named Garrod was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
7 babies were named Garrod in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
Garrod's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Garrod splits its recorded history at 1986: 49% of all births land in the more recent half, 51% in the earlier half, an evenly balanced pattern over time. The single quietest year was 1972 (5 births) -- compare that against the 1977 peak of 7 for a sense of just how much the name's popularity has swung.
Garrod at a glance
Last recorded 1992Peak year
1977
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1972
Garrod popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1972–1992
- Peak year (1977)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 21 years of records
Garrod by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1970s was Garrod's strongest decade.
23 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 51% of all-time use.
Garrod births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s
1970s
23 births
- 1980s
1980s
11 births
- 1990s
1990s
11 births
What this shows Peak: 1970s at 23 births (51% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garrod? ▼
Since 1972, Social Security records show 45 babies named Garrod. The most recent recorded year was 1992. Its busiest year on record was 1977, with 7 births.
When was Garrod most popular? ▼
Garrod was most popular in the 1970s decade with 23 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
How long has the name Garrod been used? ▼
Records for Garrod go back to 1972, giving 21 years of history through 1992.
What names are similar to Garrod? ▼
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 Garrod's data
- Garrod's usage has stayed within range of its 1970s decade-level peak (23 total births) through the 1990s (11) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- 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 Garrod
Nearby Names Like Garrod
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garrod
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 Garrod side by side: Garrod vs Gary Garrod vs Garrett Garrod vs Garry
Related Names
Names with a similar number of total births
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, 1972–1992 (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. "Garrod: Baby Name Since 1972 - 45 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garrod. 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 Garrod 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.