Total births
349
Boys' name · since 1913
Garvis
Since 1913, U.S. Social Security records show 349 babies named Garvis, peaking in 1920. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 349
- total births
- 1913–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
349 boys have been named Garvis since 1913, though it isn't currently a top-ranked name.
Garvis has 349 recorded births among boys since 1913, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, though it falls outside today's most-used boys names, busiest in the 1920s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1913 to 1962.
- 349 total births
- 1913–1962 years on record
- 1920s peak decade
- 30% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
349 boys have been named Garvis since 1913, peaking in the 1920s, last recorded in 1962.
- 349
- total births
- 1913–1962
- years on record
- 1920s
- peak decade
- 30%
- born in that decade
1920s
Peak decade
30% of everyone ever named Garvis was born in this single decade.
1920
Single peak year
14 babies were named Garvis in 1920 - its busiest year on record.
Garvis's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Garvis's SSA record in two at 1935 and the more recent half accounts for 44% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 56%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1930, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1920 peak of 14, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Garvis at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1920
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1913
Garvis popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1913–1962
- Peak year (1920)
- 14
- Annual births at peak, across 50 years of records
Garvis by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1920s was Garvis's strongest decade.
106 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 30% of all-time use.
Garvis births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1910s
1910s
54 births
- 1920s
1920s
106 births
- 1930s
1930s
76 births
- 1940s
1940s
68 births
- 1950s 33
1950s
33 births
- 1960s 12
1960s
12 births
What this shows Peak: 1920s at 106 births (30% of all-time use).
Garvis by state
Where Garvis concentrates geographically, total births since 1913
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Texas | | 10 | 2.9% |
Texas share of Garvis's total US births 2.9%
10 of 349 births nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garvis? ▼
Since 1913, Social Security records show 349 babies named Garvis. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1920, with 14 births.
When was Garvis most popular? ▼
Garvis was most popular in the 1920s decade with 106 total births. The single peak year was 1920.
Where is Garvis most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Garvis are Texas (10 births).
How long has the name Garvis been used? ▼
Records for Garvis go back to 1913, giving 50 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Garvis? ▼
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 Garvis's data
- Garvis's decade-level peak was the 1920s (106 total births); usage has since declined to 12 in the 1960s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- Texas records the most Garviss (10 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Texas 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 Garvis
Nearby Names Like Garvis
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garvis
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 Garvis side by side: Garvis vs Gary Garvis vs Garrett Garvis 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, 1913–1962 (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. "Garvis: Baby Name Since 1913 - 349 Births, Peak 1920." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garvis. 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 Garvis 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.