Total births
22
Boys' name · since 1934
Garwin
Garwin has 22 recorded births since 1934 in federal Social Security data, most heavily in 1952 -- full year-by-year trend, decade aggregates, and state rankings follow.
- 22
- total births
- 1934–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
Garwin is not among the current top-ranked boys names; 22 have been recorded since 1934.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Garwin has been recorded 22 times among boys since 1934, though it is not among the currently most-used boys names, with its heaviest use in the 1950s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1934 to 1962.
- 22 total births
- 1934–1962 years on record
- 1950s peak decade
- 55% born in that decade
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
22 boys have been named Garwin since 1934, peaking in the 1950s, last recorded in 1962.
- 22
- total births
- 1934–1962
- years on record
- 1950s
- peak decade
- 55%
- born in that decade
1950s
Peak decade
55% of everyone ever named Garwin was born in this single decade.
1952
Single peak year
7 babies were named Garwin in 1952 - its busiest year on record.
Garwin's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Splitting Garwin's full recorded timeline at 1952, 55% of its total births fall in the more recent half of the record versus 45% in the earlier half -- a fairly even split across the full record. Its quietest year on record was 1934, with just 5 recorded births -- worth weighing against the 1952 peak of 7 to see the full range of the name's swing in popularity.
Garwin at a glance
Last recorded 1962Peak year
1952
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1934
Garwin popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1934–1962
- Peak year (1952)
- 7
- Annual births at peak, across 29 years of records
Garwin by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1950s was Garwin's strongest decade.
12 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 55% of all-time use.
Garwin births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1930s
1930s
5 births
- 1950s
1950s
12 births
- 1960s
1960s
5 births
What this shows Peak: 1950s at 12 births (55% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Garwin? ▼
Since 1934, Social Security records show 22 babies named Garwin. The most recent recorded year was 1962. Its busiest year on record was 1952, with 7 births.
When was Garwin most popular? ▼
Garwin was most popular in the 1950s decade with 12 total births. The single peak year was 1952.
How long has the name Garwin been used? ▼
Records for Garwin go back to 1934, giving 29 years of history through 1962.
What names are similar to Garwin? ▼
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 Garwin's data
- Garwin's usage has stayed within range of its 1950s decade-level peak (12 total births) through the 1960s (5) -- 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 Garwin
Nearby Names Like Garwin
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Garwin
Gary Boy
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Garrett Boy
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Garry Boy
#5071 47,670 births
Garland Boy
#5659 23,857 births
Garret Boy
#6480 13,247 births
Compare Garwin side by side: Garwin vs Gary Garwin vs Garrett Garwin 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, 1934–1962 (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. "Garwin: Baby Name Since 1934 - 22 Births, Peak 1952." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/garwin. 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 Garwin 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.