How Many People Are Named Garlin?

Complete statistics for the name Garlin: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Garlin
Very Rare
English surname used as a first name

Garlin is a rare name with origins not widely documented, making each person named Garlin unique. Only 106 people in the US today carry this name, equating to just 1 in 3,111,110 Americans. The majority of those named Garlin are over 60, reflecting its status as a classic, old-school name.

~455
Living in US
1 in 728,460
Americans
1920
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Garth
🌐
Origin
English surname used as a first name
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 7
Personality Traits
Dignified Resolute Traditional
7
Life Path Number

Life-path number 7 symbolizes introspection, wisdom, and spiritual growth.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

472
Worldwide Bearers
#391,811
Global Rank
🇺🇸 United States
345
🇵🇭 Philippines
23
🇵🇪 Peru
17
🇿🇦 South Africa
16
🇨🇴 Colombia
13
🇲🇽 Mexico
10
🇻🇪 Venezuela
8
🇨🇳 China
6
🇮🇳 India
6
🇨🇩 DR Congo
4

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
106 (100%)
♀ Female
0 (0%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 91
0
Would be under 30 (0%)
15
Would be 30–60 (4%)
407
Would be over 60 (96%)

All 422 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1920

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Stable

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
78
Classic Feel
81
Modern Appeal
19
International
74

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Garlin Through the Generations

Garlin has been a name that has seen steady usage throughout the decades, peaking in popularity in 1920 with 16 births. Today, only 106 individuals in the US carry this name, with the vast majority being over 60 years old. This age skew suggests that Garlin is a name deeply rooted in the past, cherished by older generations and rarely adopted by younger ones.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

Tennessee 7
Texas 7

✨ Similar Names to Garlin

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Garlin's English surname used as a first name roots

📄 About the Name Garlin

How Many People Have the Name Garlin?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 455 people in the United States currently share the name Garlin. That works out to roughly 1 in every 728,460 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Garlin a Common or Rare Name?

Garlin is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Garlin Mean?

Garlin means "creative variant of Garth" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 7.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Garlin in SSA data, approximately 100% are male and 0% are female.

When Was Garlin Most Popular?

The name Garlin reached peak popularity in 1920, with 16 babies registered that year. Current trend: Stable.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Garlin?

Approximately 455 people named Garlin live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 455. That works out to roughly 1 in 728,460 Americans.

Is Garlin a rare name?

Garlin is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 728,460 Americans has this name.

What does the name Garlin mean?

Garlin means "creative variant of Garth" and comes from English surname used as a first name origins.

Is Garlin more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 100% of people named Garlin are male and 0% are female.

When was Garlin most popular?

Garlin peaked in 1920 with 16 births that year. Current trend: Stable.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US455
All-Time Births455
1 in X1 in 728,460
RarityVery Rare
GenderMale
Avg Age91
Peak Year1920
World Rank#391,811
Male %100%
Female %0%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.