Total births
319
Boys' name · since 1916
Garvey
Since 1916, U.S. Social Security records show 319 babies named Garvey, peaking in 2017. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 319
- total births
- 1916–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
Garvey is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 319 have been recorded since 1916.
Garvey has 319 recorded births among boys since 1916, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1916 to 2023.
- 319 total births
- 1916–2023 years on record
- 2010s peak decade
- 22% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
319 boys have been named Garvey since 1916, peaking in the 2010s, last recorded in 2023.
- 319
- total births
- 1916–2023
- years on record
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 22%
- born in that decade
2010s
Peak decade
22% of everyone ever named Garvey was born in this single decade.
2017
Single peak year
15 babies were named Garvey in 2017 - its busiest year on record.
Garvey's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Garvey's SSA record in two at 1995 and the more recent half accounts for 54% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 46%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1935, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2017 peak of 15, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Garvey at a glance
Last recorded 2023Peak year
2017
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1916
Garvey popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1916–2023
- Peak year (2017)
- 15
- Annual births at peak, across 108 years of records
Garvey by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Garvey's strongest decade.
69 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 22% of all-time use.
Garvey births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s 19
1910s
19 births
- 1920s
1920s
49 births
- 1930s 15
1930s
15 births
- 1940s 10
1940s
10 births
- 1950s 13
1950s
13 births
- 1960s 11
1960s
11 births
- 1970s 11
1970s
11 births
- 1980s 13
1980s
13 births
- 1990s
1990s
34 births
- 2000s
2000s
50 births
- 2010s
2010s
69 births
- 2020s 25
2020s
25 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 69 births (22% of all-time use).
Garvey by state
Where Garvey concentrates geographically, total births since 1916
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | North Carolina | | 6 | 1.9% |
| #2 | New York | | 5 | 1.6% |
North Carolina share of Garvey's total US births 1.9%
Even split
6 of 319 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 2 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garvey? ▼
Garvey has been given to 319 babies in the U.S. since 1916, according to SSA data. Its last appearance in the data was 2023. 15 babies were born in 2017, its single highest year.
When was Garvey most popular? ▼
Garvey was most popular in the 2010s decade with 69 total births. The single peak year was 2017.
Where is Garvey most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Garvey are North Carolina (6 births), New York (5 births).
How long has the name Garvey been used? ▼
Records for Garvey go back to 1916, giving 108 years of history through 2023.
What names are similar to Garvey? ▼
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 Garvey's data
- Garvey's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (69 total births) through the 2020s (25) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- North Carolina records the most Garveys (6 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. North Carolina 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 Garvey
Nearby Names Like Garvey
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garvey
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Garry Boy
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Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
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Compare Garvey side by side: Garvey vs Gary Garvey vs Garrett Garvey 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, 1916–2023 (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. "Garvey: Baby Name Since 1916 - 319 Births, Peak 2017." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garvey. 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 Garvey 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.